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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


  • A

    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Decision Intelligence, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Persuasive Communication

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies, Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Team Motivation, Leadership Development, Drive Engagement, Stress First Aid, Business Leadership, Psychology, Empowerment, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.7 (262) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Business Marketing with Easil

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Facebook, Digital Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Online Advertising, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing Tools, Dashboard, Marketing, User Accounts, Business

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, Leadership, Team Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Safety Culture, Decision Making, Process Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (64) · 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

    Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Surveys, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Demography, Public Administration, R (Software), Policy Analysis, Public Policies, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.5 (60) · Intermediate · 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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    AI Applications in Accounting and Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Image Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Social Media Analytics, AI Integrations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing, Model Evaluation

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Analysis, Monitoring, and Presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Monitoring, Sample Size Determination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Statistical Reporting, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Patient Safety, Bayesian Statistics, Data Quality, Data Presentation, Communication

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

  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Inteligencia Emocional: Un enfoque práctico

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Composure, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Self-Discipline, Team Collaboration, Social Skills, Relationship Management, Empathy, Growth Mindedness, Optimism, Assertiveness, Decision Making, Self-Motivation, Communication

    ★ 4.6 (59) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Liderazgo y comportamiento organizacional: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • English Language Skills B1-B2 CEFR: Intermediate: Voxy
  • Digital Business Marketing with Easil: Coursera
  • Managing Conflicts with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Marketing en Redes Sociales Proyecto Final: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • Fundamentals of Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R: University of Michigan
  • Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • AI Applications in Accounting and Finance: University of Maryland, College Park

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