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.

University of Maryland, College Park
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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

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

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Glasgow
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

ESSEC Business School
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

University of Amsterdam
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Yale University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Emory University
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks