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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to optimize your Instagram Business Profile

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Facebook, Social Media Content, Content Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Branding

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Starweaver

    Change Management for GenAI Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Innovation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, AI Integrations, Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Culture Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Metric, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Engagement, Business Strategy, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    تحسين أداء العمل باستخدام نماذج غوغل

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Employee Performance Management, Team Building, Performance Improvement, Employee Engagement, Process Development, Team Motivation, Employee Surveys, Workflow Management, Business, Business Strategy

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Sprint Planning, Project Controls, Scope Management, Estimation, Earned Value Management, Scheduling, Project Management, Timelines, Change Control, Variance Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Network Analysis

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Driving engagement, Liberal Arts, Culture, Content Creation, Analysis, Media and Communications, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Creativity, Communication

    ★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters

    Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Full Cycle Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Consulting, Interviewing Skills, Coordination

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Gérer les crises de demain

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Performance Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Organizational Change, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication, Communication Strategies, Decision Making

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Workforce Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Six Sigma Methodology, Operations, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Operations Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Measurement, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Workday

    Workday Financial Management for Business Users

    Skills you'll gain: People Analytics, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Workday (Software), Accounts Receivable, Spreadsheet Software, Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Systems, Financial Data, Dashboard, General Ledger, Accounting, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Human Resources Software, Workforce Planning, Business Process, Finance

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Copilot for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Calendar Management, Meeting Facilitation, Project Coordination, Setting Appointments, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Word, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Proposal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Putting Strengths to Work

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Professional Development, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • How to optimize your Instagram Business Profile: Coursera
  • Change Management for GenAI Integration: Starweaver
  • تحسين أداء العمل باستخدام نماذج غوغل: Coursera
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A Consultative Approach to Working with Recruiters: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Gérer les crises de demain: ESSEC Business School
  • Workforce Productivity: Coursera
  • Workday Financial Management for Business Users: Workday

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