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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


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Digital Safety and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Strategy, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Controls, Disaster Recovery, Data Loss Prevention, Incident Response, Data Storage, Vulnerability Assessments, Patch Management

    4.6 stars, 77 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Engaging Content for YouTube

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Videography, Media Production, Content Development and Management, Driving engagement, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Content Optimization, Digital Content, Branding, Brand Strategy, Live Streaming, Growth Strategies, Storytelling, Editing

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上)

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Oral Comprehension, Business Communication, Language Learning, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Vocabulary, Collaboration, Grammar, Travel Arrangements, Time Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Critical Thinking

    1.7 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 1.7 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • L

    LearnKartS

    Conflict Management Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Leadership, Empathy, Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Solution Design, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainable Development, Enterprise Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Needs Assessment, Design Thinking, Ideation, New Product Development, Environmental Issue, Marketing, Qualitative Research, Sustainability Reporting, Business Development, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Transformation, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Agile Project Management, Business Analytics, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Intelligence, Data Strategy, Analytics, Customer experience improvement, Scaled Agile Framework, Agile Methodology, Storytelling, Presentations, Microsoft Power Platform, Applied Machine Learning, Stakeholder Communications

    4.9 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    KI für alle

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Business Strategy, Team Building, Data Ethics, Data Science, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Social Impact, Sales, Writing

    4.8 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Public Key Infrastructure, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Mobile Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Operating Systems, Encryption, Hardening, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Security

    4 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (20) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Social Media, Text Mining, Advanced Analytics, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    4.4 stars, 50 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Mitigation, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Trend Analysis

    4.9 stars, 26 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Tact

    Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Honesty, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence

    4.5 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Basic Communication

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Justice, Oral Expression, Environmental Issue, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Language Learning, Storytelling, Vocabulary, Culture, Writing, Grammar, Public History, Cultural Diversity

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • Digital Safety and Security: Arizona State University
  • Creating Engaging Content for YouTube: Coursera
  • Business Chinese 1 中级汉语 (上): Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Conflict Management Strategies: LearnKartS
  • Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Transforming Your Company's Data Analytics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • KI für alle: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking: Johns Hopkins University
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University

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