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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

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    App Design and Development for iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Application Design, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Data Persistence, Animations, Computer Graphics, Persistence, Storyboarding, Network Model

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    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

    Theatre and Globalization

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, Media and Communications, Research

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Starweaver

    Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, User Story, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Financial Analysis, Requirements Management, Business Process Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Collaboration, Project Scoping, Verification And Validation, Communication

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Application Development, Prototyping, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Web Development Tools, User Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Investments, Loans, Risk Management

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

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Care, Health Policy, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Clinical Leadership, Social Network Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Writing, Liberal Arts, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies, Social Justice, World History, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Creativity, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Public History

    4.6
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Community Organizing, Cultural Responsiveness, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Community Development, Advocacy, Creativity, Education and Training, International Relations, Social Justice

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Communicating Business Analytics Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Analysis, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Communication

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Software Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Debugging, Creativity, Peer Review

    4.7
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
  • App Design and Development for iOS: University of Toronto
  • Theatre and Globalization: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
  • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
  • Advanced Business Analysis: Elicitation & Analysis: Starweaver
  • Developing AR/VR/MR/XR Apps with WebXR, Unity & Unreal: University of Michigan
  • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Population Health: Governance: Universiteit Leiden
  • American Renaissance: Classic Literature of the 19th Century: Dartmouth College
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28: The University of Edinburgh

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