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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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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Data Science in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter, NumPy, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Programming Principles

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Sociology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Big Data, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Digital Transformation, Natural Language Processing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Content Creation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Project Scoping, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Socioeconomics, Compliance Management, Governance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Verbal Communication Skills, Advocacy, Innovation, Social Sciences, Fundraising, Performance Metric

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Management, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Digital Media Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Digital Content, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, Generative AI, Persona Development, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Governance, Corporate Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Strategies, Supply Chain, Organizational Structure

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Understanding Violence

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Public Health, Conflict Management, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Child Welfare

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a social media presence for your business using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Strategy, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Branding

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    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, Prompt Engineering, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

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

  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • Introduction to Data Science in Python: University of Michigan
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Social Network Analysis: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
  • AI-Powered Content Creation for Social Media Success: University of California, Davis
  • Global sustainability and corporate social responsibility: Be sustainable: Macquarie University
  • Understanding Violence: Emory University

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