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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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    University of California, Irvine

    Types of Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Teamwork, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Active Listening, Communication, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health

    Skills you'll gain: Substance Abuse, Social Justice, Health Care, Pharmacology, Public Health, Health Policy, Healthcare Ethics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Community Health, Legal Risk, Advocacy, International Relations, Policy Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Tu camino a la felicidad familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Family Support, Relationship Building, Empathy, Resilience, Parent Communication, Cooperation, Economics, Personal Development, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Leadership in 21st Century Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Culture Transformation, Talent Management, Crisis Management, Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Governance, Change Management, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career

    Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Sales Training, Consultative Selling, Sales, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Analysis, Personalized Service, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    672 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Campus to Corporate Training Program

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Active Listening, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Growth Mindedness, Team Leadership, Productivity, Personal Integrity, Workplace Bullying Intervention, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Security Controls, Overcoming Obstacles, Accountability, Communication, Mental Health, Diversity Awareness, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    437 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    Intermediate · 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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Long Term Care, Caregiving, Geriatrics, Home Health Care and Assisted Living, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Care Management, Patient-centered Care, Stress Management, Health Policy, Mental and Behavioral Health

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Profile and Network on LinkedIn

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Social Media, Social Media Content, Professional Development

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Applying Data Analytics in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, AI Personalization, Advanced Analytics, Customer Retention, Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Predictive Modeling, Marketing, Data Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Generative AI

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Types of Conflict: University of California, Irvine
  • Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health : University of Geneva
  • Tu camino a la felicidad familiar: Universidad de Palermo
  • Leadership in 21st Century Organizations: Copenhagen Business School
  • Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career: HubSpot Academy
  • Campus to Corporate Training Program: LearnKartS
  • Análisis del contexto para fundamentar diseño de instrucción: Universidad de los Andes
  • GenAI for Legal Ethics and Practicality: Coursera
  • International Communication and East Asian Affairs (1): National Taiwan University
  • Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies: Johns Hopkins University

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