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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


  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Languages with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Communication, Writing

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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create an Instagram Business Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Customer Personas in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research

    ★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, TikTok, Color Matching, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Storage, Motion Graphics, Data Storage Technologies, Animations, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Content Creation

    ★ 4.3 (42) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Prediction Models with Sports Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Data, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.5 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Data Science Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Science, Social Media, Text Mining, Anomaly Detection, Business Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Big Data, Analytics, Supervised Learning, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.3 (264) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Climate Change Programs, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Hazard Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Physical Science, Governance

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

  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Sanitation, Nutrition Education, Infection Control, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Environment Health And Safety, Community Mental Health Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Administration, Hand Hygiene, Mental Health

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

  • C

    CertNexus

    Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Test Tools, Learning Strategies, Test Planning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Planning

    ★ 4.8 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Help Desk Support, Professionalism, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Follow Through, Communication Strategies, Communication

    ★ 4.9 (144) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Production Process, Water Resources, Land Management, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    ★ 4.4 (37) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learning Languages with AI: University of Michigan
  • How to Create an Instagram Business Account: Coursera
  • Create Customer Personas in Canva: Coursera
  • Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass: Skillshare
  • Prediction Models with Sports Data: University of Michigan
  • Data Science Fundamentals: University of California, Irvine
  • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Preparing for Your CertNexus Certification Exam: CertNexus
  • Tech Support Career Guide and Interview Preparation: IBM

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