Social Work Courses and Certifications

Tools and Practices for Addressing Pandemic Challenges

Explore multidisciplinary approaches to pandemic management, covering data science, healthcare, and social impact. Learn tools for monitoring, responding to, and mitigating large-scale health crises.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Victoria University of Wellington

Restorative Justice and Practice: Emergence of a Social Movement

Learn about the history and impact of restorative justice in Aotearoa New Zealand and its relevance to you.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Michigan;  University of Maryland, Baltimore;  University of Maryland

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

Explore interprofessional strategies for preventing and responding to intimate partner violence, covering key concepts, best practices, and cultural factors across multiple intervention levels.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Providing Harm Reduction Services for Drug Users and Sex Workers

Learn the professional and methodological competencies for working with drug users and sex workers according to the principles of human rights.

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

Child Abuse & Neglect Training for Mandated Reporters

Learn to recognize, report, and prevent child abuse and neglect as a mandated reporter. Gain skills to create safe classroom environments and understand the impact of maltreatment on children.

• Study.com
• 4 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Challenging ideas in mental health

46 ratings at OpenLearn

Take a new and different look at mental health. This free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all ...

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

與逆風同行 - 最中二的NGO, 做好事的幫派

逆風劇團創辦人分享如何透過陪伴、藝術和教育,培育逆境兒少的同理心和專業能力,幫助他們建立自信、獲得技能,並成為社會正向力量,打破惡性循環。

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seeing the 0.4% of Society - Creating Social Value Greater Than 100

探索社會小眾群體，發現生活多元可能性。放下偏見與執念，認識不同生活方式，創造更大社會價值。社工Dorothy Chan分享多年院舍服務經驗，啟發觀眾重新思考社會價值。

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introducing the voluntary sector

16 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Introducing the voluntary sector, will guide you through some of the distinctive features and values of the voluntary sector, how organisations are funded and involve volunteers ...

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

Introducing relational care

3 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore relational care in older adult care settings. Learn key principles, benefits, and practical applications using a research-based toolkit. Enhance care quality for older adults and caregivers.

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

Mental health in society

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore diverse perspectives on mental health, examining societal influences, individual experiences, and evolving approaches while developing critical thinking and note-taking skills.

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

Alan Turing Institute

Turing Lecture - AI for Innovative Social Work, Desmond U. Patton

Exploring the intersection of AI, social media, and youth violence, focusing on how digital expressions impact vulnerable communities and the potential for data science to address social inequalities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Introduction to Palliative Care

3 reviews

Explore palliative care's impact through expert insights, patient stories, and practical advice. Learn when and how this holistic approach can enhance quality of life for patients and families.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Engineering at Work - How to Use Positive Influence to Gain Management Buy-In

Learn techniques for positive influence and persuasion to effectively gain management support and buy-in for your ideas and initiatives in the workplace.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Social Engineering at Work - How to Use Positive Influence to Gain Management Buy-In

Learn positive influence techniques to gain management support, including empathy, gratitude, and effective networking. Discover strategies for decision-making, implementation, and building trust in the workplace.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk