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.

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Social Media Content, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Customer Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Team Management, Leadership, Productivity, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration, Workplace inclusivity, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Labor Relations, Labor Law, World History, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Global Marketing, International Relations, Business Economics, Demography, Market Opportunities, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Scheduling, Facebook, Content Management, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social Justice, World History, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Request for Proposal, Procurement, Strategic Prioritization, Vendor Management, Supplier Management, Contract Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Climate Change Adaptation, Interactive Learning, Environment, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Water Quality, Land Management, Instructional Strategies, Nutrition and Diet, Climate Change Mitigation, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Graphic and Visual Design, No-Code Development, Graphic Design, Animations, Prototyping, Typography, Layout Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Storytelling, Creative Design, Image Quality
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, World History, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Economics, Case Studies, Governance, Security Strategy, Analytical Skills
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months