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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


  • Y

    Yale University

    The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Culture, Social Studies, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Biology, Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Storytelling, Advocacy

    ★ 4.7 (139) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Voxy

    English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Communication, Professional Development, Business Writing, Oral Expression, Interviewing Skills, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Telephone Skills, Writing, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Interpersonal Communications

    ★ 2.7 (18) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话)

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Software, SPSS, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Correlation Analysis, Model Evaluation, SPSS (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Science and Research, Data Analysis Software, Advanced Analytics, Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (96) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Health And Safety Standards, Occupational Hygiene, Radiation Protection, Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER), Water Quality, Epidemiology

    ★ 4.8 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Scope Management, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication, Knowledge Transfer

    ★ 4.9 (305) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, Motion Graphics, User Interface (UI), Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    ★ 4.7 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Raising Impact Investment Capital

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Due Diligence, Financial Forecasting, Social Impact, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Capital Budgeting, Philanthropy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Negotiation, Business Modeling, Finance, Strategic Partnership, Capital Markets, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.9 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Persistence, Personal Development, Resilience, Habit Formation, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

    ★ 4.7 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Business Marketing, Goal Setting, Social Media Management, Active Listening, B2B Sales, Drive Engagement, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Culture, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership, Storytelling

    ★ 4.8 (289) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Preventative Care, Personal Care, Community Health, Social Impact, Culture, Health Promotion, Habit Formation, Productivity, Public Health, Physiology

    ★ 4.6 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Worldview of Thomas Berry: The Flourishing of the Earth Community: Yale University
  • Sustainable Food Systems: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy
  • Structural Equation Model and its Applications | 结构方程模型及其应用 (普通话): The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
  • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Intermediate to Advanced: Professional Figma UI / UX Design: Skillshare
  • Raising Impact Investment Capital: Duke University
  • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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