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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

    Universidad de Palermo

    Habilidades de Gestión del Talento

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Game Theory, Social Skills, Decision Making, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Team Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Studies, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Case Studies, Coordinating, Team Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Human Services, International Relations, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Needs Assessment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Développement psychologique de l'enfant

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Infant Care, Childhood Education and Development, Self-Awareness, Child Welfare, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Parent Communication, Working With Children, Self-Discipline, Social Skills, Compassion, Empathy, Relationship Building, Creativity, Sensory Systems Analysis, Cooperation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    808 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Docs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Document Management, File Management, Version Control, Editing, Cloud Storage

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    415 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Generative AI, Storytelling, AI Workflows, Creativity, Critical Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    612 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    International Business

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Transportation Operations, Financial Systems, Staff Management, People Management, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Tax, Team Management, Purchasing, Cultural Sensitivity, Commercial Laws, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Logistics Management, General Finance, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    549 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    CVS Health

    CVS Health Call Center Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Call Center Experience, De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Growth Mindedness, Customer Service, Empathy, Interviewing Skills, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Support, Data Entry, Selling Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Collaboration, Upselling, Teamwork, Customer Complaint Resolution, Communication, Time Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    553 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Data Ethics, Teaching, Education and Training, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, AI Integrations, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Human Learning, Analytical Skills, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    962 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Artificial Intelligence: an Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Intellectual Property, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Legal Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Artificial Intelligence, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Dimensionality Reduction, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    851 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    661 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Campus to Corporate Training Program

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Prioritization, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Active Listening, Security Awareness, De-escalation Techniques, Stress Management, Productivity, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Information Privacy, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    551 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Habilidades de Gestión del Talento: Universidad de Palermo
  • Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Développement psychologique de l'enfant: University of Geneva
  • Google Docs: Google Cloud
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: SciFi Writing with Dall-e: Coursera
  • International Business: University of Colorado Boulder
  • CVS Health Call Center Customer Service: CVS Health
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education for Teachers: Macquarie University
  • Artificial Intelligence: an Overview: Politecnico di Milano
  • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera

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