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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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    Yale University

    America's Written Constitution

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Case Law, Political Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, Social Studies, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Policies, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
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    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Social Impact, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance

    4.7
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    344 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism

    Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Advocacy, Community Development, Interviewing Skills, Empowerment, Cultural Sensitivity, Action Oriented, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Persistence, Sociology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Self-Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Planning

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, World History, Technology Strategies, Governance, Policy Analysis, Economics, Innovation, European History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    190 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Responsible AI, Labor Law, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Healthcare Ethics, Public Administration, Natural Language Processing

    4.7
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    780 reviews

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, International Relations, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    510 reviews

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Report Writing, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Education and Training, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Student Engagement, Professional Development, Collaboration, Curriculum Development, Planning

    4.6
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    Arizona State University

    Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Grammar, Vocabulary

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    University of London

    Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Test Tools, Video Production

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Political Economy of Institutions and Development

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Cultural Diversity, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 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

  • America's Written Constitution: Yale University
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • Anti-Racism: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • AI & Law : Lund University
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Teach English Now! Capstone Project 1: Arizona State University

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