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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 Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Writing, Business Communication, Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Leadership and Management, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Quality Management, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Purchasing, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Strategic Partnership, Business Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Derivatives, Organizational Structure, Consolidation, Target Audience, Talent Management, Quality Management, Robotic Process Automation, Supply Chain Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World

    Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, European History, Research, World History, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Research Methodologies, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Campus BBVA

    El ABC de la sostenibilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    351 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Multimedia Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Adobe Express, Multimedia, Content Creation, Storytelling, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content, Infographics, Animations, Digital Media Strategy, Editing, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Patient Communication, Storytelling, Public Speaking, Communication, Health Education, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Concision, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Product Improvement, Health Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    비즈니스와 사회의 글로벌 트렌드

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, International Relations, Political Sciences, Market Trend, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, World History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Economic Development, Sociology, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Systems, Economics, Business, Business Economics, Analysis, Governance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Hacer negocios en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Business Strategy, Innovation, International Finance, Financial Market, Global Marketing, World History, Economics, Business Economics, Business Development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Sustainability, Socioeconomics, Business Ethics, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Business Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    497 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Iniciação e Planejamento de Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Management, Organizational Structure, Project Scoping, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    969 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Collaboration For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Positivity, Lecturing, Presentations, Storytelling, Optimism, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Verbal Communication Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Empowerment, Brainstorming, Growth Mindedness, Root Cause Analysis, Independent Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Neuroscience of Leadership: Leading with Your Brain: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • The Holocaust - An Introduction (I): Nazi Germany: Ideology, The Jews and the World: Tel Aviv University
  • El ABC de la sostenibilidad : Campus BBVA
  • Multimedia Content Creation: Adobe
  • Foundational Skills for Communicating About Health: University of Michigan
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
  • 비즈니스와 사회의 글로벌 트렌드: University of Pennsylvania
  • Hacer negocios en América Latina: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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