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53 Online Short courses in Social Work

Understanding and Solving Poverty and Inequality
Learn of the ways in which we can tackle social injustice. Join this Understanding and Solving Poverty and Inequality programme from

Management For An Integrative Health And Social Care Workforce
This module acknowledges the needs of those in current or developmental managerial roles in health and social care arenas or organisations (including the voluntary or independent sector) who wish to develop new management skills to enhance future Integrative Health and Social Care. University of Derby offers the Management For An Integrative Health And Social Care Workforce programme.
End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia
Understand the needs of people with dementia, and how to better support them and enhance their wellbeing towards the end of life with this End-of-Life Care for People with Dementia programme delivered through FutureLearn in partnership with the University of East Anglia!
Reporting Elder Abuse in the Community Setting
This Reporting Elder Abuse in the Community Setting course offered by CQUniversity Australia was developed for all health professionals and members of the public to assist them with guiding through reporting options of elder abuse.
Family Mediation
The Family Mediation course at York University will help you gain the skills and experience to confidently mediate family conflict.
Return to Social Work
This Return to Social Work course offered by The University of Lancashire is designed for those who wish to update their social work knowledge and wishing to apply to join or re-join the social work register or for those who wish to reflect on their professional practice, learning and development.
Managing Practice Learning for Social Work Students
This Managing Practice Learning for Social Work Students online course at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) aims to prepare practice supervisors to work with UWE Bristol's BSc(Hons) Social Work students undertaking both the 70 and 100 day placements.
Motivational Interviewing Workshop
Explore the basics of in Motivational Interviewing Workshop offered at Middlesex University in our fascinating two-day course designed for a wide range of health and social care professionals who experience client contact in any capacity.
Managing a Remote Workforce
Combine technology training for employees with industry experts with this Managing a Remote Workforce course offered at Udacity.
Community Empowerment and Advocacy
This Community Empowerment and Advocacy module at Oxford Brookes University teaches approaches, theories and tools effective for promoting healthy behaviour within communities.
Children's Commissioning and Purchasing
This Children's Commissioning and Purchasing course at Oxford Brookes University aims to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to implement the national commissioning agenda and develop best practices in commissioning value-for-money services for children and young people.
Psychosocial Care of Children, Adolescents and their Families
This Psychosocial Care of Children, Adolescents and their Families module at Oxford Brookes University opens with a focus on developing psychosocial assessment skills from a sound theoretical basis.
Adults' Care Purchasing and Brokerage
The Institute of Public Care (IPC) at Oxford Brookes University, in collaboration with the Commissioning Alliance, proudly presents a specialised short course in Adults' Care Purchasing and Brokerage designed for social care professionals involved in adult care placement, brokerage, or purchasing roles.
Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings
This Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings course at Cambridge Regional College is aimed at anyone who works within an out-of-school settings, especially those working directly with children and young people.
Safeguarding Adults and Children
This Safeguarding Adults and Children course at Cambridge Regional College is relevant for both individuals wanting to upskill or employers wanting a training course for their staff and volunteers, having knowledge of safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is vital for any business, especially those in health and social care or childcare.
Presenting Your Research Confidently
Have you ever wondered how you can present your research results in a more confident manner? In this Presenting Your Research Confidently course from Utrecht University you will learn how to improve both your preparation and your presentation skills.
Studying Cities - Social Science Methods for Urban Research
During the Studying Cities - Social Science Methods for Urban Research course offered by Coursera in partnership with Erasmus University Rotterdam, you will gain more insight in the different steps of the research cycle, and build a firm foundation for your own future research endeavors.
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
On the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at Open Colleges prime yourself for long-lasting success in the growing aged care industry by transforming yourself into a skilled aged care worker.
Diversity, Inclusion and Contemporary Practice for Social Workers and Social Care Professionals
This Diversity, Inclusion and Contemporary Practice for Social Workers and Social Care Professionals module at Anglia Ruskin University, which is designed for qualified social workers, will have you thinking of the ‘bigger picture’.
Concepts of Child Development and Sexual Behaviour
The Concepts of Child Development and Sexual Behaviour course offered by North-West University (NWU) will provide social workers with evidence-based knowledge and skills that are needed to interview children in the different forensic fields.