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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 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

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    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

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    Coursera

    Social Media Data Analytics

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Social Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Education Software and Technology, Relationship Building, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, Communication, Professionalism, Learning Styles, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Vocabulary, Language Learning, Language Competency, Grammar

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    GenAI in Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Meta Ads Manager, Generative AI, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Justice, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Case Studies, Community Outreach, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Journalism, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Process Development, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Determinants Of Health, Scientific Methods, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Infectious Diseases, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Behavior Management, Public Health, Health Policy, Governance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology, Policy Development

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Introduction to Social Media Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Management, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Data Mining, Customer Insights, Market Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Trend Analysis, Research, Peer Review

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

  • Online Advertising & Social Media: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Managing Social and Human Capital: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social Media Data Analytics: Coursera
  • Intermediate English: Social Interactions: Voxy
  • GenAI in Social Media Marketing: Meta
  • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle: ESSEC Business School
  • The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance: University of Amsterdam

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