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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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Social Studies, Culture, Public History, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    306 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    305 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Health Assessment, Environment, Spreadsheet Software, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Strategic Sales Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Writing, Data Visualization, Concision, Data Presentation, Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Responsible AI, Business Communication, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Business Leadership, Generative AI, Communication, Sales Enablement, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Health Equity, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Neurology, Anthropology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound

    Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music History, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Aesthetics, Instrumental Music, Multimedia, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, Brainstorming, Project Design, Public Administration, Social and Human Services, Community Development, Public Policies, Experimentation, Public Affairs, User Research, Case Studies, User Feedback, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Strategic SEO for Digital Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Writing and Editing, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Prioritization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Design de projetos de governo digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Talent Management, User Centered Design, Data Integration, Human Capital, Project Design, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Process Design, Data Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Governance, Technology Strategies, Feasibility Studies, Program Evaluation, Communication Planning, Interoperability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association
  • Cultural Competence - Aboriginal Sydney: The University of Sydney
  • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
  • Gestão de Riscos e de Mudanças em Projetos: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods: University of Michigan
  • Strategic Sales Leadership: Starweaver
  • In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown: University of Geneva
  • Art of the MOOC: Experiments with Sound: Duke University
  • Raising Impact Investment Capital: Duke University
  • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School

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