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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Scientific Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Manipulation, NumPy, Graph Theory, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Economic Development, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft 365
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Scientific Methods, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Systems Thinking, Policy Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Case Studies, Research, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Investigation, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Cooperation, Instructional Design, Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Collaboration, Communication, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Writing, Research, Higher Education, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, International Relations, European History, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Case Law, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months