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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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    Goldman Sachs

    Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Campaign Management, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Owned Media, Marketing Planning, Earned Media, Marketing Design, Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    915 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Human Learning, Child Development, Neurology, Culture, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    32K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Status: AI skills
    AI skills
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    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, A/B Testing, Client Services, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    5.9K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic English: Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Peer Review, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Research, Writing and Editing, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, English Language, Critical Thinking, Report Writing, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Creative Problem-Solving, Generative AI, Expense Reports, AI Enablement, AI Personalization, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Expense Management, Organizational Skills, Computer Vision

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Generative AI for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Data Ethics, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Machine Learning, Context Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for Law

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Legal Technology, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Strategy, Expense Management, Legal Research, AI Enablement, Productivity Software, Creativity, Responsible AI, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Moral Foundations of Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Social Justice, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Health Equity, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    6.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, World History, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Mediation, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    5.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and ChatGPT for K-12 Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Productivity, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Enablement, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Creative Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Brainstorming, Large Language Modeling, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Marketing Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Introduction to Psychology : Yale University
  • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera
  • Academic English: Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Prompt Engineering for Educators: Vanderbilt University
  • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Generative AI for Educators: IBM
  • Prompt Engineering for Law: Vanderbilt University
  • Moral Foundations of Politics : Yale University

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