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Best social work Courses Online

We compared 20 Social Work courses currently listed on edX, Udemy and Coursera, priced from $19.99 to $214.20. 10 come from a named university or institution, including Case Western Reserve University, University of Alaska Fairbanks and Syracuse University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses in our catalog
24
Compared here
20
  1. 1
    edX Master's Degree University-backed

    Master of Social Work

    Offered by Case Western Reserve University

    The Master of Social Work course provides a deep exploration into the various aspects of social work, preparing students to tackle societal challenges effectively. This program offers insights into theoretical frameworks...

  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Social Work

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This Introduction to Social Work course offers a foundational overview of the field, focusing on the core principles, practices, and ethical considerations involved in social work. You'll explore the various roles social...

    $214.20
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX Master's Degree University-backed

    Master of Social Work

    Offered by Syracuse University

    The Master of Social Work program dives deep into the complexities of social services, equipping students with the skills to advocate for and support individuals and communities. Participants will explore various social...

  4. 4
    edX Master's Degree University-backed

    Master of Social Work

    Offered by Hawai‘i Pacific University

    The Master of Social Work course on edX aims to provide students with a deep understanding of social justice issues, theories, and practices that are essential in the field of social work. It covers the complexities of h...

  5. 5
    edX PhD University-backed

    Doctorate of Social Work

    Offered by Simmons University

    In the Doctorate of Social Work course on edX, you'll engage with advanced concepts and practices in social work that are essential for addressing social issues and advocating for vulnerable populations. The program is d...

  6. 6
    edX Bachelor's Degree University-backed

    Bachelor of Social Work

    Offered by Maryville University

    This Bachelor of Social Work program offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices essential to the field of social work. You'll engage with topics such as human behavior, social welfare policies, an...

  7. 7
    edX Master's Degree University-backed

    Master of Social Work

    Offered by University of Denver

    This Master of Social Work program offers a deep exploration into the principles and practices of social work. Students will engage with foundational theories, hands-on approaches, and current issues impacting social wor...

  8. 8
    edX Master's Degree University-backed

    Master of Social Work

    Offered by Simmons University

    The Master of Social Work program offered on edX provides an in-depth exploration of social work principles, practices, and ethics. This course equips learners with the necessary skills to address complex social issues a...

  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Mental Health in Social Work

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course delves into mental health topics relevant to social work, exploring concepts that are essential for providing effective support to clients. You'll learn how to identify mental health challenges and devise str...

    $214.20
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Social Work: Perspectives on Trauma and Wellness

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course explores the intricate connections between trauma and wellness within the field of social work. Participants will gain insights into various perspectives on trauma, learning how to apply these concepts to pro...

    $214.20
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Introduction to Social Work

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course is an introduction to the profession of social work and the human services delivery system. It examines the historical development of social work focusing on the knowledge, values, and skills that characteriz...

    $119.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Areas of Social Work Practice

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course will orient the learner to the context for social work, including the diversity of human needs, human services, social policy, and legislation. Learners will also gain information about social services, socia...

    $119.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Embracing the Whole Person in Social Work

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course will explore trauma and wellness from a holistic, systems approach, emphasizing connections, relationships, strengths-based, resilience, post-traumatic growth, and healing and wellness. Complex problems requi...

    $119.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Valuing Diverse Perspectives in Social Work

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course explores and critically examines diverse ways of knowing about experiences related to the concepts of trauma and wellness, both individually and collectively, and builds upon wellness strategies that focus on...

    $119.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate

    Practical Social Work Interventions

    Are you looking for a course to prepare you for the LMSW exam? Unlock the full potential of your social work practice with this in-depth course on intervention strategies across individuals, families, groups, and larger...

    $24.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Supporting Families and Caregivers

    Offered by Stanford Medicine

    This course takes a deep dive into the challenges families and friends of a patient with serious illness face and how you can care for and support them as a provider, social worker or family friend. Supporting Families a...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Social Impact & Public Policy

    Offered by University of Michigan

    Learn how public policy, social work, community organizing, and sustainability leadership can support positive social change. This beginner-level Specialization helps you understand how change happens across communities,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Interprofessional Strategies for Prevention and Response

    Offered by The University of Michigan

    In this course, learners will be introduced to key concepts, definitions, and theories of IPV from public health, social justice, and legal perspectives. Learners will also receive applied learning opportunities to imple...

    $149.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Lowest price here

    Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR)

    Are you preparing for the Advanced Generalist Social Work Licensing Examination and want a clear, structured path to passing?This comprehensive exam prep course is designed to help social workers strengthen their clinica...

    $19.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Treating Survivors of Cultural Cleansing: Holocaust&Genocide

    Presenter: Dr. Roderick Logan, DPTh, CCTS, CFTP, FFTTDuring this training we will seek to further understand the trauma experienced by the men, women, and children who lived through cultural cleansing (i.e. Holocaust &am...

    $59.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 13 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $214.20, with the middle of the range around $119.00 — a spread of $194.21. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from edX, Udemy and Coursera. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 10 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Case Western Reserve University, University of Alaska Fairbanks and Syracuse University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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