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
University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Organizing, Policy Development, Social Justice, Social Work, Public Policies, Sustainable Development, Community and Social Work, Health Policy, Advocacy, Culture Transformation, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Business, Leadership Studies, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity
American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Culture, Demography, Pharmacotherapy
Sage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Social Work, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Verbal Communication Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Rapport Building, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Client Services
University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, Case Studies, Student Support and Services, Mental Health, Health Promotion, Student Services
Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
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University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Interviewing Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Probability & Statistics, Social Sciences, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, R Programming
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Health Policy, Social Impact, Problem Solving
The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Development, Childhood Education and Development, Business Planning, Accident Prevention, Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Emergency Response, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Business Management, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Business, Child Health, Behavior Management, Tax Management, Policy Development, Fiscal Management, Creativity
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Journals
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Culture, Caregiving
Best free Social Work courses
High-quality free Social Work courses you can start today.
- Introduction to PsychologyYale UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
- The Social Context of Mental Health and IllnessUniversity of TorontoMixed1 - 3 MonthsFree
Best Social Work courses from University of Michigan
Top-rated Social Work courses offered by University of Michigan on Coursera.
- Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and ChangeUniversity of MichiganBeginnerUniversity of Michigan
- Social Impact & Public PolicyUniversity of MichiganBeginner3 - 6 MonthsUniversity of Michigan
- Using Public Policy for Social ChangeUniversity of MichiganBeginner1 - 4 WeeksUniversity of Michigan
Best Social Work certificate programs
Earn a certificate in Social Work from top universities and companies.
- Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive BehaviorsAmerican Psychological AssociationBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Methods and Statistics in Social SciencesUniversity of AmsterdamBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
- Home-Based Child CareThe State University of New YorkBeginner3 - 6 MonthsSpecialization
Best Social Work courses for beginners
Top-rated beginner-friendly Social Work courses with no prerequisites.
- Developing Your Communication Skills in Social WorkSage PublicationsBeginner1 - 3 MonthsNo prerequisites
- Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in SchoolUniversity of Colorado SystemBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
- Emotional and Social IntelligenceUniversity of California, DavisBeginner1 - 4 WeeksNo prerequisites
