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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 Pennsylvania

    Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Personal Integrity, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Influencing, Sociology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Compliance Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Retention, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Customer Relationship Building, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing, Driving engagement, Keyword Research, Brand Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Informatics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Systems Analysis, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Interoperability, Data Literacy, Data Sharing, Medical Imaging, Emerging Technologies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    192 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Content Creation, Videography, Social Media Content, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Media Production, TikTok, Driving engagement, Writing, Creativity, Adaptability

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Interactive Learning, Advocacy, Liberal Arts, Community Development, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Aesthetics, Cultural Diversity, Public History, World History, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Marketing & Business: Growth, Strategy & Social Media Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Instagram, Goal Setting, Target Audience, Prioritization, Driving engagement, Visionary, Target Market, Community Development, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Smart Goals, Business Priorities, Scalability, Content Strategy, Telecommuting, Marketing, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    AI Social Media Marketing with ChatGPT & Gemini

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Driving engagement, Social Media Content, Google Gemini, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Writing, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research, CRM, and Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Surveys, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Content Scheduling, Brand Awareness, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Customer Data Management, Customer Communications Management, Content Management, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, AI Personalization, Social Media Content, Real Time Data, Personalized Campaigns, Social Media Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Advertising Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, A/B Testing, Content Creation, Persona Development, Generative AI, Brand Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Create Professional Social Media Designs with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Collateral, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Materials, Marketing Design, Brochures, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing Communications, Workflow Management, Presentations, Financial Statement Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media Content, Financial Acumen, Strategic Communication, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Campaign Execution, SEO & Social Media at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Search Engine Optimization, Content Scheduling, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, TikTok, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Constructive Feedback, Content Management, Project Management, Performance Reporting

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Online Marketing: Social Media, Ads & E-commerce Certificate: SkillUp
  • The Social and Technical Context of Health Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera
  • Social Media Storytelling: Videos for Instagram & YouTube: Skillshare
  • ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements: Duke University
  • Marketing & Business: Growth, Strategy & Social Media Skills: Skillshare
  • AI Social Media Marketing with ChatGPT & Gemini: LearnKartS
  • Market Research, CRM, and Social Media Management: Coursera
  • Supercharge your Social Media Marketing with AI: Aptly

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