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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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    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Document Management

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Document Management, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Compliance Management, Contract Management, Prompt Engineering, Automation, Contract Review, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    Data Science: Data Storytelling and Presentation Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Data Literacy, Communication, Writing, Generative AI, Responsible AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    LinkedIn Lead Generation And Professional LinkedIn Profile

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Lead Generation, Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, B2B Sales, Sales Pipelines, Business Marketing, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Copywriting, Branding, Automation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    High-Impact Business Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Concision, Editing, Grammar, Proofreading, Business Communication, Report Writing, Global Marketing, Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Virtual Teams, Press Releases, Persuasive Communication, Presentations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    Ciudades en Transición

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Environment, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Spatial Analysis, Digital Transformation, Diversity Awareness, Governance, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Procurement Workflow and Invoice Approval

    Skills you'll gain: Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Procurement, Reconciliation, Invoicing, Workflow Management, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Analysis, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital pedagogy, Developing Training Materials

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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Medical Terminology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Active Listening, Empathy, Verbal Communication Skills, Self-Awareness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Persona Development, Content Marketing, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Persona (User Experience), Social Media Content, Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Performance Measurement, Scheduling, Drive Engagement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Return On Investment, Strategic Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Evaluate Change Communication for Project Success

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Stakeholder Communications, Surveys, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, Data Presentation, Change Management, Business Transformation, Communication, Organizational Change, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Agile Project Management, Communication Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Analysis, Case Studies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Ecommerce: Sales Copywriting, Sell On Your Website Or Amazon

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Vibe coding, Advertising, Google Ads, Closing (Sales), Marketing Psychology, Copywriting, B2B Sales, Social Media Marketing, Product Strategy, Order Management, Generative AI Agents, Brand Strategy, Branding, Marketing Materials, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Logistics Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GenAI for Legal Document Management: Coursera
  • Data Science: Data Storytelling and Presentation Skills: University of Leeds
  • LinkedIn Lead Generation And Professional LinkedIn Profile: Alex Genadinik
  • High-Impact Business Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Ciudades en Transición: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Procurement Workflow and Invoice Approval: Coursera
  • Create Engaging Presentations with Easelly: Coursera
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Respectful Communication: Improve Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • Optimize Persona-Based Content for Marketing Success: Coursera

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