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
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Work, Community and Social Work, Social Justice, Social and Human Services, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Awareness, Research, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Systems Thinking, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Status: PreviewUniversity of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving
Status: Free TrialAmerican Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychiatry, Psychological Evaluations, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychiatric Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cultural Sensitivity, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Psychosocial Assessments
Status: PreviewYale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Development, Human Learning, Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy, Culture, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Diversity Awareness, Problem Solving
Status: PreviewJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Stress First Aid, Rapport Building, De-escalation Techniques, Psychosocial Assessments, Emergency Response, Trauma Care, First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Personal Care, Mitigation, Mental Health, Caregiving, Stress Management, Patient Referral, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment
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Status: Free TrialSkills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Active Listening, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Assertiveness, Communication, Professionalism, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Influencing, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Attributes, People Management
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Patient Communication, Hospice, Patient-centered Care, Caregiving, Patient Evaluation, Active Listening, Basic Patient Care, Psychosocial Assessments, Treatment Planning, Healthcare Ethics, Respiratory Care, Communication Strategies, Respiratory Therapy, Empathy, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Care Management, Health Assessment, Communication
Status: Free TrialUniversity of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Active Listening, Empathy, Professional Development, Stress Management, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Self-Awareness, Communication Strategies, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Journals
Status: NewStatus: PreviewSage Publications
Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Group Therapy, Non-Verbal Communication, Communication, Social Work, Family Therapy, Community and Social Work, Patient Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Parent Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Family Support, Communication Disorders, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Responsiveness, Working With Children, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cultural Responsiveness, Health Systems, Behavioral Health, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social work courses
- Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change:Â University of Michigan
- The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness:Â University of Toronto
- Using Public Policy for Social Change:Â University of Michigan
- Psychology of Anxiety, Mood, Substance Use, and Addictive Behaviors:Â American Psychological Association
- Introduction to Psychology:Â Yale University
- Psychological First Aid:Â Johns Hopkins University
- Developing Interpersonal Skills:Â IBM
- Palliative Care: It's Not Just Hospice Anymore:Â University of Colorado System
- Emotional and Social Intelligence:Â University of California, Davis
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Social Work:Â Sage Publications
