Social Work Courses and Certifications

Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

358 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities in this new era.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research

Gain advanced social work skills with the University of Michigan's 45-week course. Learn to empower individuals and communities, understand policy impact, and conduct effective research.

• edX
• 45 weeks, 6-7 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $1,044.00
• 6 courses

Microcredential

Social Work: Practice, Policy and Research

Learn practice methods, advocacy skills and social justice frameworks to create positive social change.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Helping Families Avoid Negative Court Involvement Teach-Out

Learn to identify and prevent legal issues in family situations with this 1-week course from Johns Hopkins University. Ideal for professionals working with families and young adults.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Social Policy for Social Services & Health Practitioners

Explore US social policy with Columbia University's 26-week course. Learn policy construction, compare international approaches, and analyze support for vulnerable groups. Ideal for health and social workers.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Introduction to Social Work

Explore the field of social work with the University of Alaska Fairbanks' 6-week course. Learn about practice settings, ethical guidelines, theoretical frameworks, and social justice issues.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Areas of Social Work Practice

Explore social work practice areas in a 6-week course by University of Alaska Fairbanks. Learn about ethics, social justice, and diverse human needs. Ideal for those seeking to challenge injustice.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Embracing the Whole Person in Social Work

Explore trauma-informed care and resilience in social work with this 6-week course from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Learn about ACES, mindfulness, and self-care strategies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Valuing Diverse Perspectives in Social Work

Explore the impact of trauma and wellness in diverse communities with this 6-week course from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Learn self-care, decolonizing trauma work, and effective social work strategies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Introduction to Social Work

Explore the field of social work with this 12-week course from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Learn about its history, ethics, and practice areas, and understand how to make a positive impact.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $198.00

Microcredential

Social Work: Perspectives on Trauma and Wellness

A 12-week course by University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering insights into trauma and wellness from a social work perspective. Learn to work effectively with traumatized individuals and practice self-care.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $198.00

Introduction to Social Care: What is Social Care?

Develop an understanding of social care and the role it plays in supporting the independence and wellbeing of those needing care.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Introduction to Social Care

Explore the social care sector to support your learning goals Gain an introduction to social care and understanding of paid and unpaid care work in today’s social care sector.

• FutureLearn
• 12 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Supporting and developing resilience in social work

8 ratings at OpenLearn

What does it take to become a resilient practitioner in social work? This free course, Supporting and developing resilience in social work, will guide you through some important concepts. An ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Social Care: Understanding Informal Care

1 rating at FutureLearn

Learn about the importance of informal carers in the social care sector, including their role, rewards, challenges, and support.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course