Social Work Courses and Certifications

Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

347 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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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

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

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)

King's Fund

An Introduction to Leading with Kindness and Compassion in Health and Social Care

173 ratings at FutureLearn

Get to grips with how to lead with compassion and kindness within the health and social care sectors.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 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)

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

Social Care During COVID-19: Coping with Self-Isolation and Social Distancing

73 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore and learn to manage the impact of self-isolation and social distancing on yourself and vulnerable social groups.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Edinburgh;  Royal College of Physicians

Self Care and Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care

71 ratings at FutureLearn

Develop specialised and trauma-sensitive self-care practices to manage the stress related to health and social care environments.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 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)

University of Strathclyde;  UrbanTide;  The Data Lab

The Power of Data in Health and Social Care

15 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn up-to-date skills for individuals and public and private organisations in health and care data analytics.

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

Kingston University London

Developing Leadership Skills for Social Work and Social Care

3 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the fundamentals of effective management for leading teams in social care settings.

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