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Programme Details

An introduction to social work

By The Open University

About the programme

Do you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice? This free course, An introduction to social work, begins by introducing key ideas, values, the social work process and the skills needed for social work practice in the UK. You will then move on to look at social work with individuals. Finally this OpenLearn course considers reflective practice.

Duration
15 hours

Level
Introductory level

Format
Online asynchronous

Certificate type
Short Course

Subjects
Sociology

Available languages of instruction
English