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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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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Writing and Editing, Student Engagement, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing

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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Performance Domains in Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Team Management, Solution Delivery, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Scheduling, Project Management, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Integrating Apps into Your Hootsuite Dashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Cloud-Based Integration, Productivity Software, Dashboard, Digital Marketing, Business

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Michigan

    Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Software Visualization, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Environmental Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Project Management, Storytelling, Team Management, Project Management, Data Visualization, Motivational Skills, Visionary, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Goal Setting

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford University

    Teaching LGBTQ+ Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Health Disparities, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Health Equity, Instructing, Health Education, Education and Training, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care, Health Assessment, Community Health, Interactive Learning, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Medical Terminology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Technical Writing, Business Communication, Grammar, Target Audience, Writing and Editing, Report Writing, Editing, Technical Communication, Proofreading, AI Enablement, Productivity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health, Data Ethics, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Medical Science and Research, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Copilot, Emerging Technologies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Cryptography, Encryption, Business Continuity, Application Security, Disaster Recovery, Digital Assets, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Network Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Secure Coding, Key Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Emerging Technologies, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Effective Strategies for Improving Employee Retention 

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Workplace inclusivity, Talent Management, Employee Onboarding, Employee Surveys, Employee Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Workforce Planning, Telecommuting, Workforce Management, Stress First Aid, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Packaging and Labeling, Marketing Materials, Social Media Content, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Animations, Instagram, Branding, Advertising

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
  • Performance Domains in Project Management: Microsoft
  • Integrating Apps into Your Hootsuite Dashboard: Coursera
  • Big Ideas in Programming: Expressing Yourself with Python: University of Michigan
  • Environmental Project Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Teaching LGBTQ+ Health: Stanford University
  • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver
  • Introduction to Using Generative AI in Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Certified Blockchain Security Professional (CBSP) Exam Prep: SkillUp

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