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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 Michigan

    Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Higher Education, Student Services, Financial Policy, Education and Training, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Text Retrieval and Search Engines

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Unstructured Data, Big Data, Web Scraping, Model Evaluation, Web Analytics and SEO, Machine Learning, Information Architecture, Probability & Statistics

    4.5
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    963 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Community Development, Adaptability, Scientific Methods, Action Oriented, Vulnerability

    4.8
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    275 reviews

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¿Igualdad en el juego? Deporte con perspectiva de género

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Empowerment, Working With Children, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Patrocinio Deportivo

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Promotional Strategies, Branding, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing, Stakeholder Analysis, Event Management, Strategic Partnership, Advertising Sales, Stakeholder Communications, Business Relationship Management, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    419 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Web Design and Development, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Analysis, FinTech, Return On Investment, Finance, Financial Market, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Equities, Corporate Sustainability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    126 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    372 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Patient Communication, Health Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Information Technology, Health Information Management, Issue Tracking, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    764 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Diseño de proyectos para promover el bienestar

    Skills you'll gain: Planning, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Adaptability, Social Determinants Of Health, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yonsei University

    International Marketing Entry and Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Business-To-Consumer, Marketing Strategies, Innovation, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Channel, Go To Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Branding, Social Media Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    340 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Text Retrieval and Search Engines: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ¿Igualdad en el juego? Deporte con perspectiva de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Patrocinio Deportivo: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
  • Securing Investment Returns in the Long Run: University of Geneva
  • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine
  • Habilidades de negociación y comunicación efectiva: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University

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