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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


  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Analytics Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Working Capital, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Efficiency, Business Metrics, Cash Flows, Performance Measurement, Job Analysis, Case Studies, Financial Analysis, Cost Reduction

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Aplicaciones de la Teoría de Grafos a la vida real I

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Graphical Tools, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Network Analysis, Network Routing, Network Planning And Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Personal Attributes, Research, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Strong Work Ethic, Data Collection, Self-Discipline, Reliability, Interviewing Skills

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Infection Control, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Clinical Practices, Emergency Response, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, General Medicine, Microbiology, Media and Communications, Molecular Biology, Estimation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Campaign Management & Brand Alignment

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Campaign Management, Presentations, Microsoft Outlook, Campaign Planning, Workflow Management, Email Automation, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Brand Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Planning, Brand Management, Communication Planning, Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, Coordinating, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Strategic Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Data Quality, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Pipelines, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Web Presence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Madecraft

    Improving Your Leadership Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Team Leadership, Active Listening, Executive Presence, Constructive Feedback, Meeting Facilitation, Employee Engagement, Team Collaboration, Storytelling, Delegation Skills, Employee Coaching, People Management, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Practical Cultural Awareness From a Global Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Sensitivity, Culture, Visual Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Communication, Professionalism, World History, Self-Awareness, Higher Education

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Mindfulness and Well-being

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Stress Management, Resilience, Mindfulness, Resourcefulness, Personal Development, Active Listening, Compassion, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Communication, Personal Care, Emotional Intelligence, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Behavioral Health, Cognitive flexibility

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Essential Lessons for First-time Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Team Building, Active Listening, Personal Integrity, Team Management, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Growth Mindedness, People Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Constructive Feedback, Personal Development, Employee Engagement, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Supply Chain Analytics Essentials: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Aplicaciones de la Teoría de Grafos a la vida real I: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods: University of Pennsylvania
  • Science Matters: Let's Talk About COVID-19: Imperial College London
  • Campaign Management & Brand Alignment: Coursera
  • Strategic Decision Making: Madecraft
  • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera
  • Improving Your Leadership Communications: Madecraft
  • Work Smarter with Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft
  • Practical Cultural Awareness From a Global Perspective: Michigan State University

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