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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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    SkillUp

    Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Project Documentation, Communication Strategies, Communication

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern American Poetry

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Art History, Oral Expression, Socioeconomics, World History, Aesthetics

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    Stanford Online

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Resource Utilization, Social Impact, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Collaboration, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Planning, Entrepreneurship, Research

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Influencing, Negotiation, Leadership, Professional Development, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Decision Making, Persuasive Communication, Rapport Building, Leadership Development, Relationship Building, Business Ethics, Professionalism, Communication, Relationship Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Personal Integrity

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gestión del talento humano

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Management Training And Development, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Staff Management, Team Performance Management, Cooperation, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Behavior Management, Productivity, Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development, Communication, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Collaboration, Talent Management

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Derecho comparado, fundamentos y métodos de análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intercultural Competence, Social Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Professional Skills for International Business

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Professional Development, Professionalism, Resource Allocation, Time Management, Prioritization, Rapport Building, Verbal Communication Skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Delegation Skills, Communication Strategies, Non-Verbal Communication, Management Training And Development, Relationship Building, Business Relationship Management, Leadership

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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, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Management, Hedge Accounting, Supplier Management, 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, Talent Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Energy and Utilities, Sustainability Standards, Business Reporting, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Product Engineering, Initiative and Leadership, Electrical Power

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Governance, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Cost Management, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Health Disparities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Human Development, Public Policies, Mental Health, Health Policy, Public History, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Project Lifecycle, Information Sharing, and Risk Management: SkillUp
  • Modern American Poetry: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford Online
  • Professional IQ: Preventing and Solving Problems at Work: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Gestión del talento humano: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Derecho comparado, fundamentos y métodos de análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Professional Skills for International Business: University of London
  • Advanced Global Procurement and Sourcing: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Applied Sustainability for Technical Managers: University of Colorado Boulder

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