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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 San Diego

    Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Code Review, Software Documentation, Debugging, Technical Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of London

    Business and Marketing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Process Mapping, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business, Sustainable Business

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Science, Technology & Modernity

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Critical Thinking, Ancient History, Research, Science and Research, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, European History, Analysis, Physical Science, Industrial Engineering, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Good

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Disaster Recovery, Data Analysis, Jupyter, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Emergency Response, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Mitigation, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining, Environmental Monitoring, Convolutional Neural Networks, Information Privacy, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Design Principles: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design, Experimentation, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Human Centered Design, Web Design and Development, Typography, Design Research, A/B Testing

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    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Sprint Planning, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Culture Transformation, Change Orders, Project Implementation, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português)

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Price Negotiation, Planning, Strategic Planning, Conflict Management, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Business Ethics, Decision Making

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Personal Development, Empathy, Goal Setting, Adaptability

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    University of California, Irvine

    Identifying, Attracting, and Growing Your Digital Audience

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Marketing, Value Propositions, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Branding, Experience Design

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators Capstone: University of California San Diego
  • Métodos de enseñanza temprana de matemáticas y ciencias: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Business and Marketing Strategies: University of London
  • Science, Technology & Modernity: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • AI for Good: DeepLearning.AI
  • Medical Terminology: Rice University
  • Design Principles: an Introduction: University of California San Diego
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • PM4R Agile: Agile Mindset in Development Projects: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Negociações de sucesso: estratégias e habilidades essenciais (em Português): University of Michigan

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