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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


  • M

    MedCerts

    Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Positive Behavior Support, Speech Therapy, Behavior Management, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Education and Training, Communication Strategies, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Mental and Behavioral Health, Teaching, Communication, Learning Theory, Child Development, Classroom Management, Training Programs, Instructional Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Proactivity, Data Collection, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Case Studies, Public History, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Culture, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Community Health, Program Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Labor Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Project Management Quickstart

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Documentation, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Communications, Team Performance Management, People Management, Project Planning, Dependency Analysis, Communication Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Contemporary Palestinian History

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Social Studies, Diplomacy, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Teamwork, Storytelling, Personal Attributes, Communication, Communication Strategies, Professionalism, Persuasive Communication, Corporate Communications, Meeting Facilitation, Office Procedures, Writing and Editing, Peer Review, Writing, Process Development, Job Analysis, Recruitment Strategies, Content Optimization, Proofreading, Adaptability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Reimagining Education for Equity

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Social Justice, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Education and Training, Diversity Awareness, Community Outreach, Cultural Responsiveness, Socioeconomics, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Teaching, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Oversee a Project with ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Delegation Skills, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Collaborative Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Academic Research

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Research Methodologies, Personal Development, Research Design, Research and Design, Honesty, Curiosity, Science and Research, Personal Integrity, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Peer Review, Problem Solving, Psychosocial Assessments, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Building Your Community Resources

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Relationship Building, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Digital Transformation, Workplace inclusivity, Rapport Building, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Planning, Collaboration, Data Mapping, Cultural Responsiveness, Goal Setting, Communication Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Behavior Technician ABA Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Project Management Quickstart: University of Washington
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame
  • Contemporary Palestinian History: Utrecht University
  • Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep: Board Infinity
  • Reimagining Education for Equity: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Intro to Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Oversee a Project with ClickUp: Coursera

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