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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


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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Voxy

    Beginner English: Places and Getting Around

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Education Software and Technology, Communication, Grammar, Literacy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for TikTok

    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

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    Coursera

    Create and schedule content for social media with Later

    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

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Cultura Maya en Yucatán

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Sociology, Social Studies, World History, Culture, Social Sciences, Art History, Anthropology, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Educación sobre cambio climático: agua y suelos

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

    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

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Persuasive Communication, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Non-Verbal Communication, Influencing, Risk Management, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Program Management, Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence, Public Speaking, Team Management, Presentations, Team Building, Strategic Communication, Virtual Teams

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers

    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

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    University of California San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Digital pedagogy, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Mark Twain

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Writing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Moving the Needle at Work: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Beginner English: Places and Getting Around: Voxy
  • Creating Engaging Content for TikTok: Coursera
  • Create and schedule content for social media with Later: Coursera
  • Cultura Maya en Yucatán: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Feedback Loops: Horizontal Feedback : University of Michigan
  • Educación sobre cambio climático: agua y suelos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Persuasion and Presence for Program and Project Managers: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Foreign Policies of Great, Middle, and Small Powers: O.P. Jindal Global University

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