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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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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Geopolítica e seus Movimentos Interculturais

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, European History, Governance, Economics, Economic Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Environmental Issue, Advocacy, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Science, Health Education, Community Health, Resilience, Adaptability, Collaboration, Health Care, Public Health, Health Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Patient Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Negotiation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Communication, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Collaboration, Assertiveness, Proposal Development, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Planning, Cognitive flexibility

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yad Vashem

    L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences, Political Sciences

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Climate Solutions: UAE

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Social Impact

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change: water and soil

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Biology, Teaching

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northwestern University

    ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Professional Networking, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Market Dynamics, Integrated Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Peer Review

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Procurement for Governments

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Purchasing, Business Ethics, Strategic Sourcing, Governance, Social Impact, Compliance Training, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Accountability, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Due Diligence, Risk Management, Market Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Business Transformation, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Collaborative Software, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Communication, Adaptability, Google Workspace, Planning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project Practicum with Multiple Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Work Breakdown Structure, Program Management, Project Management, Resource Planning, Resource Utilization, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Scheduling, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Portfolio Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Branding Building Blocks: Craft a Compelling Moodboard

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Design Thinking, Style Guides, Marketing Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Target Audience, Color Theory, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea Posts Animados para Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Animations, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Multimedia, Organizational Skills, Marketing

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

  • Geopolítica e seus Movimentos Interculturais: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Climate and Health for Healthcare Professions: Duke University
  • Negotiation Skills: Packt
  • L’antisémitisme : De ses origines à nos jours: Yad Vashem
  • Climate Solutions: UAE: The University of Edinburgh
  • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • ما هي وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟: Northwestern University
  • Procurement for Governments: Coursera
  • Leading Transformation: Driving Organizational Change: Coursera
  • Project Practicum with Multiple Projects: University of California, Irvine

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