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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


  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Introduction to Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Marketing Management, Marketing, Surveys, Report Writing, Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Focus Group, Business Ethics

    ★ 4.5 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Infection Control, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Emergency Response, Health Assessment, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Governance

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Health Challenges and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Health Policy, Advocacy, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Climate Change Adaptation, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Health Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Immigration Law, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Policy Development

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Display Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Human Factors, User Experience Design

    ★ 4.6 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Search Engine Optimization, Target Market, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Advertising, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Digital Transformation, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Building, Content Strategy

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

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, World History, Quantitative Research

    ★ 4.5 (61) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    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, Sustainability Reporting, Social Impact, Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Issue, Investments, Return On Investment, Loans, Risk Management, Market Analysis

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Multimedia, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Editing, Marketing, Product Promotion

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

  • 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 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Starweaver

    Complete Executive Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Non-Verbal Communication, Business Writing, Concision, Responsible AI, Team Collaboration, Writing, Cultural Sensitivity, Persuasive Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Change Management, Generative AI, Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing

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

  • 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 (57) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Market Research: Queen Mary University of London
  • Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations: University of Geneva
  • Global Health Challenges and Governance: Imperial College London
  • 3D Interaction Design in Virtual Reality: University of London
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Planificación y estrategia de marketing digital: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Sustainable Finance: Products, Instruments and Future Trends: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Crie artes para redes sociais usando Canva: Coursera
  • The Psychology of Decision Making: American Psychological Association

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