The Certificate Course in Social Work is a 100% online, part-time professional development program offered by DIPLOMA Hochschule. Designed for individuals working in the social sector, such as educators, social assistants, or career changers, this course aims to provide a solid academic foundation in key areas of social work without requiring a formal university entrance qualification. It covers essential knowledge in law, social medicine, and social work methodologies, making it ideal for those seeking to enhance their professional skills and understanding.
The course curriculum is structured to build competencies in various aspects of social work. It covers legal frameworks, social medicine and participation, practical fields and methods, and organizational aspects. The program is designed for part-time study, with seminars typically held every two weeks, allowing participants to balance their professional and personal commitments.
This certificate can enhance your professional standing and ability to apply knowledge from social law, social medicine, and social work methods directly in your daily work. It may strengthen your position within your team and with your employer, potentially supporting a higher salary grade, for example, within the 'Berliner Modell' framework used in several German states for classifying social work professionals. It also serves as a foundation for further academic study.
The course is open to professionals working in the social sector, including educators, social assistants, or career changers with practical experience. A formal university entrance qualification is not necessary.
The one-time course fee of 1,300 EUR includes the Hochschulzertifikat (University Certificate). Additional examination fees of 150 EUR per exam apply for those seeking ECTS credits for potential later study, with up to three exams possible (maximum 450 EUR extra). Financial aid options like Bildungsgutschein or AZAV certification are not directly available for this course. However, employers may finance or subsidize the course, and it may be tax-deductible as a professionally related expense (consult a tax advisor for specifics).
Hochschulzertifikat der DIPLOMA Hochschule (University Certificate from DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences)