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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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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Computational Social Science

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Natural Language Processing, Web Scraping, Social Sciences, Data Ethics, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Simulations, Big Data, Systems Thinking, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Methodologies, Machine Learning, Data Collection, Computational Thinking, Agentic systems

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Generative AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Prompt Patterns, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Restful API, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Transformation, Supervised Learning, Flask (Web Framework), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Responsible AI, LLM Application, Data Import/Export

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Visualization, Graph Theory, Relational Databases, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Database Theory, Exploratory Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, R Programming, Analytics, Sociology, Natural Language Processing, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Statistical Modeling

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of North Texas

    Math Prep: College & Work Ready

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Geometry, Statistics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    324 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Management, Real Time Data, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing Effectiveness, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Persona Development, Smart Goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Management Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Project Schedules, Project Performance, Estimation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Communication Planning, Quality Management, Change Control, Timelines, Project Management, Milestones (Project Management), Planning, Peer Review, Budgeting, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Social Media Marketing in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Digital Media Strategy, Facebook, Content Marketing, Instagram, LinkedIn, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Content, Digital Advertising, Brand Awareness

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    600 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Improve Your English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Presentations, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Professional Networking, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Vocabulary, Intercultural Competence, Language Learning, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, LinkedIn, Writing, Business Communication, Instagram, Concision

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Data Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Data Transformation, Data Store, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    59K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
  • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
  • Social Media Analytics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Math Prep: College & Work Ready: University of North Texas
  • Social Media Marketing: Northwestern University
  • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Project Management Principles and Practices: University of California, Irvine
  • Social Media Marketing in Practice: Digital Marketing Institute
  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google

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Human Resource Management (13)

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