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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, Social Impact, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Corporate Sustainability, Accountability
★ 4.6 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Control, Cyber Risk, Mitigation, Persuasive Communication, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Cybersecurity, Influencing, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Heat Maps
★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Rapport Building, Oral Expression, Personal Development, Journey Mapping, Professional Development, Productivity, Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Prioritization, Accountability, Persistence, Communication, Interviewing Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Emerging Technologies
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École normale supérieure
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Project Finance, Sustainability Reporting, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations
★ 4.5 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Patient-centered Care, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
★ 5 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Instagram, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Campaign Planning, Goal Setting, Social Media, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Creation
★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office
★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Performance marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Content Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Social Media Strategy, Product Promotion, Paid media, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Market Opportunities, Promotional Strategies, Product Knowledge, Target Audience
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Model View Controller, Restful API, Secure Coding, Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Development Testing, Back-End Web Development, Security Controls, API Design, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Web Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Security, Database Development
★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Automation, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Performance Measurement, Decision Intelligence, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Scalability, Debugging
★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months