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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


  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Legal Risk, Socioeconomics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Accountability, Data Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Mobile Development, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Java Programming, Data Access, Data Persistence, Service Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    411 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Professional Development, Self-Awareness, Social Impact, Personal Development, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Strategic Thinking, Psychology, Relationship Building, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Overcoming Obstacles, Dealing With Ambiguity, Adaptability, Growth Mindedness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    380 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Composure, Organizational Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Lifelong Learning, Student Services, Prioritization, Higher Education, Learning Styles, Personal Development, Stress Management, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Photovoltaic solar energy

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Power Electronics, Semiconductors, Economics, Environment, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Cost Reduction

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    481 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Project Performance, Project Controls, Project Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Conflict Management, Project Estimation, Milestones (Project Management), Timelines, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Planning, Scheduling, Quality Management, Cost Management, Project Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), File Management, Virtualization, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Programming, Systems Design, Data Storage Technologies, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C and C++

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    321 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    G

    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Risk Management Framework, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Cloud Standards, Cloud Storage, Large Language Modeling, Google Cloud Platform

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    426 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State

    Skills you'll gain: World History, European History, Social Studies, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Public History, Demography, Cultural Diversity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    811 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Drive

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, File Management, Collaborative Software, Document Management, Data Sharing, Productivity Software, Shared Media, Cloud Storage, File Systems, Business Software, Content Management, Organizational Skills, Data Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    361 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, R (Software), Communication, Digital Marketing, Health Care

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    660 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Court Systems, Governance, International Relations, Human Development, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    518 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI: Impact, Considerations, and Ethical Issues: IBM
  • Android App Components - Services, Local IPC, and Content Providers: Vanderbilt University
  • Career Decisions: From Insight to Impact: Wesleyan University
  • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
  • Photovoltaic solar energy: École Polytechnique
  • Introdução aos Princípios e Práticas da Gestão De Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
  • The History of Modern Israel - Part I: From an Idea to a State: Tel Aviv University
  • Google Drive: Google Cloud

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