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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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    Google

    Transform Engagement into Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Content Creation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Research, Scientific Methods, Investigation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Adobe Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Adobe Express, Content Creation, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Editing

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Mobile Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Human Factors (Security), Email Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Management, Security Strategy, Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Fundraising, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Finance, Financial Analysis

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Leadership that Delivers

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Accountability, Visionary, Leadership Development, Workplace inclusivity, Decision Making, Communication, Team Building, AI Enablement, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Culture Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Functional Team Leadership

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    University of Michigan

    Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Communication, Care Coordination, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health

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    LearnKartS

    Models, Methods, and Artifacts

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Organizational Change, Project Coordination, Management Reporting, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Pre Advanced B2.2

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Grammar, Vocabulary, Journalism, Media and Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity

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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy

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    12 reviews

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    Microsoft

    Copilot Best Practices, Ethics and Regulatory Implications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Information Privacy, Prompt Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Critical Thinking

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : les nouvelles frontières

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Economic Development, Asset Management, Investment Management, Investments, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Finance, Innovation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Transform Engagement into Customers: Google
  • The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Getting Started with Adobe Spark: Coursera
  • Cyber Security: Essentials: Macquarie University
  • L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds: ESSEC Business School
  • Leadership that Delivers: Coursera
  • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
  • Models, Methods, and Artifacts: LearnKartS
  • English Pre Advanced B2.2: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Crea Gráficos para las Redes Sociales con Canva: Coursera

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