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Social Work Courses

Social work courses can help you learn case management, community outreach strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and the principles of social justice. You can build skills in effective communication with clients, conducting needs assessments, and developing intervention plans tailored to diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like assessment frameworks, data analysis software, and client management systems, that support tracking progress and evaluating the impact of social work initiatives.


Popular Social Work Courses and Certifications


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    Berklee

    How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Music, Digital Assets, Revenue Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Revenue Recognition, Payment Processing and Collection, Entrepreneurship, Registration

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get more followers by finding trending keywords and hashtags

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Keyword Research, Drive Engagement, Social Media Strategy, Target Market

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Governance, IT Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Leadership and Management, Technical Communication, Internal Communications, Leadership, Program Management, Risk Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Global Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Technical Communication, Communication, Marketing Communications

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Design Reviews, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, User Requirements Documents, Requirements Analysis, Systems Design, Business Requirements, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Leadership, Engineering Design Process, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing and Production, Coordination, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Palliative Care Capstone Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Care Management, Healthcare Ethics, Compassion, Patient Evaluation, Patient-centered Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Self-Awareness, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Community Development, Community Organizing, Advocacy, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Health Equity, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Executive Communication Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Social Skills, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Responsible AI, Emotional Intelligence, Technical Writing, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Communication Strategies, Communication, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Communications, Media and Communications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Alfaisal University | KLD

    مهارات تنشيط الذاكرة | Memory Enhancing Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Concentration, Cognitive flexibility, Learning Strategies, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Personal Care, Psychology, Neurology, Stress Management, Social Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Support Interactive Learning with Genially

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, End User Training and Support, Virtual Environment

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Business Analysts: Faster Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Business Analysis, Business Process Modeling, Business Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Generative AI Agents, Business Process, Stakeholder Communications, Business Intelligence, Business Transformation, Data Visualization, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses

  • How to Make Money with Your Music Copyrights: Berklee
  • Get more followers by finding trending keywords and hashtags: Coursera
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Management: Infosec
  • Global Business Communication: Starweaver
  • Applying Systems Engineering to the Design Process: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Palliative Care Capstone Projects: University of Colorado System
  • Black Agricultural Solutions to Food Apartheid: A Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Executive Communication Excellence: Starweaver
  • مهارات تنشيط الذاكرة | Memory Enhancing Skills: Alfaisal University | KLD

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