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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of Management

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Organizational Strategy, Project Management, Leadership Studies, Influencing, Team Management, Conflict Management, Employee Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making, Coaching, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Communication, Active Listening

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Clinical Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Technology, Change Control, Health Systems, Health Policy, Informatics, Health Care, Medical Records, Health Care Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Clinical Leadership, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Health Information Management and Medical Records, IT Management, Electronic Medical Record System, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Measure What Matters

    OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Collaboration, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Preventative Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Systems, Political Sciences, Social Justice, Program Evaluation

    4.8
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    522 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Communication in the 21st Century Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Demography

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1)

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, International Relations, Electronic Media, Journalism, Branding, Cultural Diversity, Telecommunications, Digital Communications, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Digital Transformation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Program Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Artificial Neural Networks, Game Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Generative AI, Social Sciences

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    How to Change the World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Philanthropy, Community Development, Health Care, Sociology, Public Health, Empowerment, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Blended Learning Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Blended Learning, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Learning Management Systems, Digital Transformation, Curriculum Development, Teaching, digital literacy, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Content Management, Live Streaming, Innovation, Planning, Research, Auditing

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Análisis del contexto para fundamentar diseño de instrucción

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, User Centered Design, Requirements Analysis, digital literacy, Virtual Environment

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Research, Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Principles of Management: Johns Hopkins University
  • Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting: Measure What Matters
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: The Public Health Approach: Imperial College London
  • Communication in the 21st Century Workplace: University of California, Irvine
  • GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality: Coursera
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1): National Taiwan University
  • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • How to Change the World: Wesleyan University
  • Blended Learning Toolkit: Columbia University

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