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Social Welfare Courses

Social welfare courses can help you learn about policy analysis, community development, social justice frameworks, and program evaluation. You can build skills in advocacy, needs assessment, and resource allocation to effectively support diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like data analysis software, case management systems, and community engagement platforms, that support implementing social programs and measuring their impact.


Popular Social Welfare Courses and Certifications


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    University of Michigan

    Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Business Strategy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Keyword Research, Strategic Partnership, Target Audience, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Target Market, Facebook, Influencing, Relationship Building

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, AI Personalization, Social Media Marketing, Generative AI, Trend Analysis, Social Media, Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Market Trend, Content Creation, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Creativity, Analytics

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    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Creation, Customer Retention, Instagram, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, TikTok, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Health Information Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, System Requirements, Interoperability, Electronic Medical Record, Data Literacy, Technology Strategies, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Content Management, Design, Creativity

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    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Peer Review, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Student-Centred Learning, Social Impact, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World

    Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Compassion, Social Impact, Culture Transformation, Influencing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology

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    Skillshare

    Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Cinematography, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Planning, Creativity

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    LearnKartS

    Social Media Marketing : From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Instagram, Branding, Digital Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Facebook, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Marketing Automation, ChatGPT

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Governance, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Leadership Studies, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Priorities, Business Management

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations: University of Michigan
  • Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO: University of California, Davis
  • GenAI for Social Media and Influencer Marketing: Coursera
  • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube: Skillshare
  • Social Media Marketing : From Beginner to Advanced: LearnKartS

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