Social Work

Depending on your objectives taking a social work certificate course may be quite beneficial. It is perfect for workers in similar professions who want to improve their abilities or for people who want to learn more about social work without committing to a full degree programme In order to prepare students for entry-level positions or specialised duties in NGOs, community centers and healthcare settings certificate programs usually emphasize practical knowledge and cover subjects like social justice crisis intervention, and community participation.Furthermore a course like this might be a springboard to more advanced coursework such as a Master of Social Work (MSW). Before enrolling, though think about your career goals and confirm the program's credentials.

Eligibility for admission to the Certificate in Social Work course varies from one institute to another; however, eligibility criteria typically include some of the following:Educational Qualification: The applicant must be qualified at least to the level of 10+2 (Higher Secondary). While a few institutes consider students of any stream (Arts/Science/Commerce), most prefer applicants who are taken from social sciences or similar streams.Age: There is no specified age limit to pursue this course, meaning that it is open for all types of students, including working people or anyone who is planning to change their career.Skills and Interest: Most institutions ask for a very keen and genuine interest in social service, communication skills, and an understanding of working with communities; as such requirements are very important in the field of social work.Other Qualifications: Some may include some additional requirements such as an entrance test or an interview, mostly for competitive courses. A few institutions also demand working in social or community service towards their advanced certificate.It is usually better to query the particular institute conducting the course for their total eligibility requirements.

A certificate course in social work provides the necessary foundation and overall introduction to social work and human services. It teaches basic knowledge in the domains of :-1. Principles of Social Work :- Ethics, values, and history of social work.2. *Community Development* :- Learning and practicing engagement with communities and understanding of social issues with community people.3. *Psychosocial Development* :- Concentration on the mental health aspect with few therapies and psycho-counseling approaches.4. *Social Policy*: Familiarity with laws and policies that impact marginalized communities.This is a short-term course which may vary from *6 months to 1 year* in duration. It can be taken by those wishing to know about the field or want to improve their understanding of social work. This course can assist in getting jobs in *NGOs, government welfare programs, healthcare services*, and *counseling*. Institution may charge different fees for this course but is more or less ranging between *?10,000 to ?50,000*.The local colleges or the online education platforms that are offering these certificates are the last places to check to obtain further information.

IISWBM Kolkata offers MSW or Master in Social Welfare as a 2 year programme affiliated by the University of Calcutta. The programme involves summer internship and field work as a part of the curriculum and is divided in 4 semesters. One of the salient feature of the IISWBM Kolkata MSW is the dual specialisation it offers. The eligiblity criteria for a successful candidature involve a minimum aggregate received from an honours degree held by any recognised University. Candidates can seek final admission to MSW after the receiving an approval from the University of Calcutta. The IISWBM Kolkata MSW fee structure involve a tuition fees of INR 2.44 Lakh.