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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

    Madecraft

    Navigating Difficult Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Intercultural Competence, Active Listening, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Rapport Building, Communication, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Rapport Building, Motivational Skills, Business Communication, Driving engagement, Executive Presence, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Active Listening, Employee Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Email Security, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Computer Security, Desktop Support, Network Support, Hardening, Security Awareness, Hardware Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, IT Infrastructure, IT Management, System Support, Mobile Development, Document Control, Operational Analysis, Operational Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Culture and Personal Stories

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Language Learning, Storytelling, Public History, Culture, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Governance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Public Policies, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    391 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Survey Data Collection and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Software, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Validation, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Programming, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Software, Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Databases, MySQL, Database Administration, Data Integrity, Query Languages, Data Manipulation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Project Management Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Project Schedules, Team Building, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Leadership, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Communication, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    400 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    University Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Planning, Constructive Feedback, Pedagogy, Teaching, Syllabus Development, Course Development, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Student-Centred Learning, Learning Styles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part Two: Global History since 1910

    Skills you'll gain: World History, International Relations, Diplomacy, European History, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economics, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Cursor AI for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Integrated Development Environments, Context Engineering, Application Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Embeddings, Continuous Integration, AI Integrations, Code Review, Software Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Documentation, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Software Design, Building Codes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Navigating Difficult Conversations: Madecraft
  • Body Language Essentials for the Working Professional: Madecraft
  • Mobile Security, Printers, & IT Operations: Total Seminars
  • English for Culture and Personal Stories: Arizona State University
  • Political Economy of Institutions and Development: Universiteit Leiden
  • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Databases: Meta
  • Project Management Basics for Beginners: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong

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