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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 California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, digital literacy, Blockchain, AI literacy, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Artificial Neural Networks, Emerging Technologies, Social Media, Deep Learning, Change Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Program Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación Social: Ámbitos de acción y reflexión

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Pedagogy, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Oxford

    Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Initiative and Leadership, Innovation, Project Design, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Research

    4.6 stars, 39 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Criterios ASG: Ambientales, Sociales y de Gobernanza

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Sustainability Standards, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sensory Systems Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Paths to a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Decision Making, Sustainable Systems, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Community Development

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Culture, Caregiving

    4.7 stars, 606 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (606) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Sociology, Economics

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Health Education

    4.8 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.7 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (75) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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