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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


  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Constructive Feedback, Social Sciences, Art History, Community Development, Community Organizing, Pedagogy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Education and Training, Cooperation, Culture, Digital pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Collaboration

    ★ 4.6 (129) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Equity, Public Works, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Landscape Architecture, Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

    ★ 4.8 (172) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English for Business B1

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Sales Presentations, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Negotiation, Workplace inclusivity, Business Writing, English Language, Interviewing Skills, Data Visualization, Writing, Communication, Report Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Recruitment, Interpersonal Communications, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.6 (32) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Tactfulness, Communication Strategies, Presentations, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Social Skills, Active Listening, Driving engagement, Friendliness, Adaptability, Ingenuity

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

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Community Development, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Discussion Facilitation

    ★ 4.9 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Planning for Climate Change in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Land Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Decision Support Systems, Governance, Vulnerability, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Hazard Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (128) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Business Communication, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, Interpersonal Communications, Public Relations, Communication, Meeting Facilitation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Stakeholder Communications, Discussion Facilitation, Teamwork, Drive Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Leadership, Communication Strategies, Conflict Management, Verbal Communication Skills

    ★ 4.6 (224) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Digital Analysis, Surveys, Digital Communications, Persuasive Communication, Behavioral Economics

    ★ 4.8 (53) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Product Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, AI Enablement, Product Management, Market Opportunities, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Innovation, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (43) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Health Coaching Conversations

    Skills you'll gain: Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Communication, Motivational Interviewing, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Coaching, Goal Setting, Health Care, Communication, Empowerment, Planning

    ★ 4.7 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Extraordinary Human Capital Management

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Organizational Change, Change Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, HR Tech, Staff Management, Organizational Strategy, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, People Analytics, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    App Development With AI. Plus, App Marketing And Monetization - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, TikTok, Debugging, Keyword Research, Podcasting, Video Production, Vibe coding, Prototyping, Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Shared Media, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Copywriting, Mobile Development, Paid media, Business Planning, Mobile Development Tools, Earned Media, Other Mobile Programming Languages

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • ART of the MOOC: Arte Público y Pedagogía : Duke University
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
  • English for Business B1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Speaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters: University of Michigan
  • The Great Sustainability Transition: Global challenges, Local actions: Universiteit Leiden
  • Planning for Climate Change in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Digital Media for Health Outcomes, English: Yale University
  • AI Innovation & Product Strategy: Starweaver
  • Health Coaching Conversations: Imperial College London

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