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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Persona Development, Personalized Campaigns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Customer Analysis, AI Personalization, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Marketing, Generative AI, Email Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, LLM Application, Content Creation, Social Media Content

    4.4 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychosocial Assessments, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Behavior Management, Nutrition and Diet, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Politics of Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5 stars, 42 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (42) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Active Listening For Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Interpersonal Communications, Personal Development, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Client Services

    4.7 stars, 30 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Communication Strategies, Social Media, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing, E-Commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Process, Branding, Brand Strategy

    4.1 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    AI Wellness Tools, Behavior Tracking & Personal Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Mindfulness, AI literacy, AI Personalization, Smart Goals, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Meditation & Breathwork, Anthropic Claude, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Consumer Behaviour, Stress Management, Personal Development, Decisiveness, Customer Analysis, Goal Setting, Health And Wellness Coaching, Data Ethics, Behavioral Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Instagram, Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.1 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • D

    Duke University

    ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Sustainability, Overcoming Objections, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Regulatory Requirements, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy, Change Management

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Research Reports

    4.9 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Strategic Public Relations Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Public Relations, Communication Planning, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Persuasive Communication, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Performance Analysis, Media and Communications, Marketing Budgets, Persona Development, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, AI Enablement, Teamwork

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Prácticas efectivas de marketing usando Facebook Messenger

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Inquiries, Social Media Content, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Content Development and Management, User Accounts, Administration, Business Administration

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Water: an essential resource

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Risk Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (61) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Crafting Personalized Content with Gen AI: Create a Campaign: Coursera
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • The Politics of Skepticism: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Active Listening For Professionals: Alex Genadinik
  • GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • AI Wellness Tools, Behavior Tracking & Personal Goals: Coursera
  • Introducción al Marketing de Redes Sociales con Visme: Coursera
  • ESG Challenges and Solutions for Business: Duke University
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • Strategic Public Relations Planning: STARWEAVER

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