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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Use Wakelet to Curate Learning Collections

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Education Software and Technology, Content Management, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Basic Communication

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Language Learning, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing, Grammar, Public History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Educación sobre cambio climático: energía y huella ecológica

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Teaching, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Systems Thinking, Pedagogy, Instructing, Advocacy

    ★ 4.7 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    ★ 4.4 (4.3K) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Meta Ads Manager, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media Management, Business Marketing, Target Audience, Web Presence

    ★ 4.6 (1.3K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Educación sobre cambio climático: agua y suelos

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Interactive Learning, Environment, Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Land Management, Instructional Strategies, Nutrition and Diet, Risk Management, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    De-Mystifying Mindfulness

    Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Self-Awareness, Mental Health Therapies, Personal Development, Open Mindset, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Social Justice, Psychology, Liberal Arts, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Strategic Marketing, Substance Abuse, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Higher Education, Online Advertising, Regulatory Requirements, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulatory Compliance, Mental and Behavioral Health, Advertising, Behavioral Health, Analytics, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Building a Great Company Culture

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Employee Onboarding, Trustworthiness, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Management, Recognizing Others, People Management, Constructive Feedback, Employee Engagement, Collaboration, Culture, Performance Review, Leadership, Change Management, Social Skills, Conflict Management, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MedCerts

    Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Payment Processing and Collection, Care Management, Patient Communication, Medical Coding, Patient-centered Care, Healthcare Ethics, Medicare, Professional Development, Data Integrity, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Teamwork, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Conflict Management, Interoperability, Cultural Responsiveness, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Time Management

    ★ 4.8 (988) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Business of Health Care

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Team Performance Management, Income Statement, Human Relations Movement, Employee Performance Management, Health Systems, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Insurance

    ★ 4.6 (2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Use Wakelet to Curate Learning Collections: Coursera
  • Learn English Now: Basic Communication: Arizona State University
  • Educación sobre cambio climático: energía y huella ecológica: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera
  • Educación sobre cambio climático: agua y suelos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • De-Mystifying Mindfulness: Universiteit Leiden
  • Sports Betting: Risks & Ripple Effects Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Building a Great Company Culture: Madecraft
  • Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals: MedCerts

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