• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Social Welfare

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IE Business School

    Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    177 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Infographics, Editing, Storytelling, Social Media, Writing, Content Creation, Blogs, Technical Writing, Research, Media and Communications, Instagram

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    9 reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    18K reviews

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    184 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Cambridge

    The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Legal Strategy, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Civil Procedures, Political Sciences, Social Justice

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Herramientas de gestión de proyectos de desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Cost Management, Earned Value Management, Project Schedules, Project Management, Project Scoping, Scope Management, Communication Planning, Procurement, Budget Management, Scheduling, Cost Control, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    141 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Technical Support, Digital Transformation, Innovation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    198 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Collaboration, Planning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    182 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Davis

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Content Strategy, Blogs, Web Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Presentations, Content Creation, Google Analytics, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Client Services, Content Marketing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    13K reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Needs Assessment, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Higher Education, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Professional Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    63 reviews

    Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Ability To Meet Deadlines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    233 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Michigan

    Transforming Education in an Interconnected World

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Student-Centred Learning, Innovation, Instructional Strategies, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, International Relations, Community Development, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Leadership, Empowerment, Teaching, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Collaboration, Policy Analysis, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Ā·
    65 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

1…596061…317

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

  • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado:Ā IE Business School
  • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature:Ā Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Write Professional Emails in English:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Creating Interactive Learning Videos with Edpuzzle:Ā Coursera
  • The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction:Ā University of Cambridge
  • Herramientas de gestión de proyectos de desarrollo:Ā Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum:Ā University of London
  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO):Ā University of California, Davis
  • SEL Capstone:Ā University of Colorado Boulder

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrackĀ® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
Ā© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok