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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


  • U

    University of Toronto

    Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Formal Learning, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Curriculum Planning, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Storytelling

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

  • Y

    Yale University

    Age of Cathedrals

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Architecture and Construction, World History, Architectural Engineering, Economic Development, Higher Education, Economics, Storytelling, Architectural Design, Aesthetics

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

  • P

    PwC

    Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Oral Expression, Data Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Data Visualization, Business Communication, Storytelling, Client Services, Communication, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Data Analysis

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Planning, Azure DevOps, Backlogs, Collaborative Software, Issue Tracking, Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Microsoft Azure, Project Management, DevOps

    ★ 4.5 (628) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Lawsuits, Civil Law, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (627) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Vibe coding, Generative AI, Code Review, Generative Model Architectures, Program Development, Software Development Methodologies, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

  • I

    IBM

    Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Professional Development, Creative Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Analysis, Agile Project Management

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

  • M

    MedCerts

    Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Anatomy, Pathology, Informed Consent, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient Assistance, Basic Patient Care, Cultural Diversity, Nursing Basics, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Medical Records, Physiology, Cell Biology, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Sheets

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies, Change Control, Data Sharing, Data Import/Export, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Editing

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

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biology, Life Sciences

    ★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, Data Store, NoSQL, Query Languages, Data Integrity

    ★ 4.6 (681) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Construction Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Construction Management, Real Estate, Commercial Construction, Cash Flows, Construction, Financial Modeling, Property and Real Estate, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Management, Finance, Project Risk Management, Lean Methodologies, Financial Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Analysis, Business Mathematics, Strategic Partnership

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Aboriginal Worldviews and Education: University of Toronto
  • Age of Cathedrals: Yale University
  • Effective Business Presentations with Powerpoint: PwC
  • Getting Started with Azure DevOps Boards: Coursera
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Introduction to Generative AI for Software Development: DeepLearning.AI
  • Solving Problems with Creative and Critical Thinking: IBM
  • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
  • Google Sheets: Google Cloud
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh

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