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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


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    New York University

    Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Digital Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Video Production, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing

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    18 reviews

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    Coursera

    How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Market, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Business

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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Personal Integrity, Compassion, Habit Formation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Optimism, Aesthetics, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empathy, Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Teaching, Creativity, Self-Awareness, Community Outreach, Music, Leadership, Diversity Awareness

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of Group Behaviors

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Social Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Decision Intelligence

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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Branding

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    当代应用心理学

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Consumer Behaviour, Organizational Leadership, Psychological Evaluations, Leadership Studies, Leadership and Management, Psychology, Marketing Psychology, Mental Health, Professional Development, Mental and Behavioral Health, Marketing, Leadership, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Workforce Development, Personal Attributes, Human Development, Social Sciences, Decision Making

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Salud mental y atención psicosocial

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse, Stress First Aid, Mental and Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Psychosocial Assessments, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    166 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    STARWEAVER

    AI Product & Process Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Product Management, AI Enablement, ChatGPT, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Customer Insights, Innovation, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, Data Strategy, Business Strategy

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Machine Learning, Business Ethics, AI literacy, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Social Justice, Technical Design, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Usability, Human Centered Design, Design Reviews, Ideation

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    186 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Psicología Positiva

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Personal Development, Optimism, Community and Social Work, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Community Development, Resilience, Social Impact, Psychology, Mindfulness, Relationship Building

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies: New York University
  • Créer du contenu pour Youtube avec Canva: Coursera
  • How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile: Coursera
  • Theology for Personal Spiritual Growth: Duke University
  • Psychology of Group Behaviors: American Psychological Association
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 当代应用心理学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Salud mental y atención psicosocial: Universidad de los Andes
  • AI Product & Process Excellence: STARWEAVER
  • Ethics of Technology: The University of Notre Dame

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