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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Social Media Analytics, Social Network Analysis, Data Ethics, Driving engagement, Social Impact, Network Analysis, Game Design, Digital Analysis, AI literacy, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, Research, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Vozes da Mudança Social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Professional Networking, Growth Mindedness, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Community Development, Self-Awareness, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Professional Development, Plan Execution, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.7 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Empowerment, Social Justice, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Education and Training, Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, digital literacy, Pedagogy, Vulnerability, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Adobe

    Social and Multimedia Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Multimedia, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing Channel, Content Marketing, Web Content, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Design, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Video Production, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.7 (568) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Teaching, Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Journals, Pedagogy, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Tenacity, Persistence, Relationship Building

    ★ 4.7 (713) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Social Media Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Analytics, Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Earned Media, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Analytics, Owned Media

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media Marketing, AI powered creativity, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Advertising Campaigns, Prompt Engineering, Data-Driven Marketing, Generative AI, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Online Advertising & Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Online Advertising, Data Visualization, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Analytics, Big Data, Paid media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Data Ethics, Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Business Transformation, Social Media Campaigns, Return On Investment, Descriptive Analytics

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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Managing Social and Human Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, People Management, Human Resource Strategy, Staff Management, Leadership and Management, Human Relations Movement, Team Performance Management, Leadership Studies, Decision Making, Organizational Structure, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Change, Organizational Leadership, Employee Performance Management, Team Motivation, Strategic Decision-Making, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Development, Change Management, Performance Appraisal

    ★ 4.6 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para estudiantes.

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Open Mindset, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Social Skills, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Community Development, Personal Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson International Higher Education

    MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para profesionales.

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Community Outreach, Accountability, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Environment and Resource Management, Cooperation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Data Presentation, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Dashboard Creation, Predictive Analytics, Customer Analysis, Case Studies, Advanced Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
  • Vozes da Mudança Social: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
  • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Social and Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
  • The Teacher's Social and Emotional Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Media Marketing Analytics: Illinois Tech
  • Social Media Marketing with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Online Advertising & Social Media: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • MyCredSkills Responsabilidad Social para estudiantes.: Pearson International Higher Education

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