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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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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Research, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Persuasive Communication, Simulations, Education and Training, Culture, Case Studies, Experimentation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Animations, Psychology

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    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Economics, Technology Strategies, Compensation Management, Case Studies

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    Stanford University

    The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Socioeconomics, Digital Transformation, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Automation, Large Language Modeling, Economics, Natural Language Processing

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Training Programs, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Health Assessment, Curriculum Planning, Psychosocial Assessments, Curriculum Development, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Survey Creation, Data Analysis Software, Student-Centred Learning, Education Software and Technology, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Complex Problem Solving, Community Development, Environment and Resource Management, Public Policies, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.9
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Court Systems, Civil Procedures, Diversity Programs

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Creative Thinking

    4.7
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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Discussion Facilitation, Data Sharing, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Smart Teaching and Learning with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Pedagogy, Large Language Modeling, Digital pedagogy, LLM Application, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Interactive Learning, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Innovation, Differentiated Instruction, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Human Learning, Solution Design, Adult Learning Principles, Prompt Engineering Tools, Artificial Intelligence

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    Google

    From Likes to Leads: Interact with Customers Online

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Customer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

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

  • Serious Gaming: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
  • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje en educación universitaria: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Evaluación educativa: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Objetivos de desarrollo sostenible para América Latina y el Caribe: Universidad de los Andes
  • Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Immigration Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Smart Teaching and Learning with AI: Politecnico di Milano

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