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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 Minnesota

    Integrative Nursing

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Clinical Leadership, Patient Evaluation, Nursing, Nursing Care, Meditation & Breathwork, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Pain Management, Personal Care, Patient Referral, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Care Management, Contraindication, Treatment Planning, Patient-centered Care, Manual Therapy

    ★ 4.8 (926) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, People Management, Innovation, Decision Making, Organizational Strategy, Product Lifecycle Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions, Commercialization, Competitive Analysis, Market Dynamics, Creativity

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Empowerment, Communication Strategies, Composure

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to CRM with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Data Management, Email Marketing, Business Software, Customer Communications Management, Sales Pipelines, Dashboard, Account Management, Data Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Operations, Team Building

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Planning, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities, Team Building, Market Analysis, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Customer Analysis, Leadership, Customer Insights

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Pilares de Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Digital Analysis, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Marketing Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Web Analytics, Marketing, Email Marketing, Analytics

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Content Creation, Follow Through, Oral Expression, Creative Thinking, Goal Setting, Personal Development, Self-Discipline

    ★ 4.3 (376) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Delivering Quality Work with Agility

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Operational Efficiency, Professional Development, Accountability, Time Management, Agile Methodology, Plan Execution, Problem Solving, Quality Assurance, Planning, Process Improvement, Client Services, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Process Development, Communication Planning, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (588) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Sociology, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Natural Language Processing, AI literacy, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating Safe Spaces for Tough Conversations at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Safety Culture, Active Listening, Empathy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Trustworthiness, Rapport Building, Culture Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Communication, Change Management, Accountability, Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Scandinavian Film and Television

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Media, Art History, Social Studies, Media Production, Social Sciences, Media and Communications, Cinematography, Cultural Diversity, European History, International Relations, Case Studies, Aesthetics, Storytelling, Social Justice, Social Impact

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

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

  • Integrative Nursing: University of Minnesota
  • Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Finding Your Professional Voice: Confidence & Impact: University of London
  • Introduction to CRM with HubSpot: Coursera
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Pilares de Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • Delivering Quality Work with Agility: IBM
  • Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: University of Pittsburgh
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft

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