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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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    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Case Law, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Investigation, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Assessment for Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Education Software and Technology, Program Evaluation, Big Data, Analytics, Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Access, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
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    University of Michigan

    Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Case Studies, Political Sciences

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Manchester

    Global Health and Humanitarianism

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Response, Emergency Services, Safety and Security, International Relations, Infectious Diseases, Policy Analysis, Chronic Diseases, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Vulnerability, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Social Justice, Human Learning, Human Development, Hospice, Infant Care, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Learning Theory, Culture, Biology, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Prenatal Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Creative Thinking, ChatGPT, Learning Strategies, Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Artificial Neural Networks, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Foundations of Virtual Instruction

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.5
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    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Leadership Studies, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Research, Packaging and Labeling, Product Quality (QA/QC), Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Global Marketing, Supply And Demand, Corporate Sustainability, Economics, Coordination

    4.5
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Economics

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Train The Trainer, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • Assessment for Learning: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Global Health and Humanitarianism: University of Manchester
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Accelerate Your Learning with ChatGPT: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Foundations of Virtual Instruction : University of California, Irvine
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Cultural impact of housing displacement gentrification: University of Glasgow

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