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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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    SkillsBooster Academy

    AI Video Generation: A Comprehensive guide

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Content, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Content, Marketing, Creative Design, Business, Marketing Automation, HR Tech, Content Marketing, Design and Product, Education and Training, Influencing, Digital Marketing, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Sustainable Business, Team Management, Health Equity, Lean Six Sigma, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

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    LearnQuest

    Build and Deploy Chatbots and Recommender Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, No-Code Development, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Business Metrics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Return On Investment, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Customer experience improvement, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Improvement Process, Natural Language Processing, Business Ethics, User Feedback, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Customer Experience in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Internet Of Things, Responsible AI, Telecommunications, Network Monitoring, Generative AI Agents, Data Ethics, Network Performance Management, Emerging Technologies, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, System Design and Implementation, Network Protocols, Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Predictive Project Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Project Controls, Procurement, Scope Management, Earned Value Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Cost Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Project Performance, Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Communication, Quality Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Empathy, Compassion, Diversity and Inclusion, Team Building, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Employee Engagement, Adaptability, Workforce Management

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    How to Write Emails and Engage Professors

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Research, Planning, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Metaversos para todos Community Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Content Creation, Interaction Design, Business Modeling, Experience Design, Emerging Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Financial Inclusion, Ideation, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Case Studies, Innovation, Revenue Management, Empowerment

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Social Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Communication, Social Skills, Negotiation, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Management

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    Adobe

    Navigating Generative AI Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Diversity and Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Reporting, Content Creation, Accountability, Brand Management, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Job Applications Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Interviewing Skills, Critical Thinking, Adobe Acrobat, Creativity, Design, Presentations, Branding, Storytelling, Communication, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Self-Awareness, Digital Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI Video Generation: A Comprehensive guide: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Build and Deploy Chatbots and Recommender Systems: LearnQuest
  • Customer Experience in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Predictive Project Methodologies: LearnKartS
  • Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Managers: Packt
  • How to Write Emails and Engage Professors: University of California, Davis
  • Desarrollo de Metaversos para todos Community Impact: Universidad de los Andes
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Leadership Through Social Influence: Northwestern University

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