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.

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Driving engagement, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Management, Web Presence, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Customer Communications Management, Email Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Music, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Content Creation, World Music, Personal Development, Media and Communications, Community Outreach, Case Studies, Sociology, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Driving engagement, Communication, Analysis, Writing
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Professionalism, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Public Policies, Liberal Arts, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Color Matching, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design Software, Web Design and Development, Image Quality
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Speech Language Pathology, Pediatrics, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, Language Disorders, Patient Evaluation, Child Health, Parent Communication, Disabilities, Childhood Education and Development, Sensory Systems Analysis, Public Health, Child Development, Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Treatment, Special Education, Clinical Assessment, Adaptive Equipment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Content Creation, Target Audience, Presentations, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Brand Awareness, Creativity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Writing and Editing, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Impact, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Social Work, Time Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Barcoding, LinkedIn, No-Code Development, Facebook, Cloud Applications, Social Media, Shared Media, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Financial Systems, Banking, Financial Market, Bank Regulations, Financial Regulation, Capital Markets, Market Liquidity, Economics, Loans, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Credit Risk, General Lending, Crisis Management, Crisis Intervention
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Management, Team Oriented, Leadership Development, Visionary, Collaboration, Drive Engagement, People Development, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Mentorship, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months