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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 Michigan

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

    Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Triage, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Responsiveness, Psychiatric Assessments, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, Health Systems, Healthcare Ethics, Social Determinants Of Health, Mental Health, Team Collaboration, Health Policy

    4.1 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

    Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Compassion, Policy Analysis, Psychology, Mental Health, Resilience, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Empathy, Mindfulness, Relationship Building, Mental and Behavioral Health, Goal Setting, Research

    4 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Draw an interactive wireframe in Mockplus

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Mockups, UI Components, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), User Flows, Usability Testing, Design

    4.7 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Создаем дизайны для социальных сетей с помощью Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Visual Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design

    4.4 stars, 62 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Introducción a la Hotelería y el Turismo

    Skills you'll gain: Hospitality, Hospitality Services, Market Dynamics, Travel Arrangements, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Hotels and Accommodations, Cultural Sensitivity, Social Studies, Culture, Hospitality and Food Services, Digital Transformation, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Supply And Demand

    4.5 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Sustainable Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

    4.8 stars, 211 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Interests of the average Facebook User

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Facebook, Social Media, Persona Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Customer Analysis, Promotional Strategies, Customer Insights, Presentations, Marketing Budgets

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Performance Metric, Market Analysis, Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Target Audience, Communication Planning, Professional Development, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Management, Communication Strategies, Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Analysis, Knowledge Transfer, Storytelling

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Mediation, Leadership, Clinical Leadership, De-escalation Techniques, Communication, Team Collaboration, Emergency Response, Interpersonal Communications, Public Health, Crisis Intervention, Non-Verbal Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    4.4 stars, 65 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (65) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Cómo crear gráficos para tus redes sociales en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Основы бизнес-стратегии

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Intelligence, Market Analysis, Analysis, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Business Analysis Tools, Communication

    4.7 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Service Transformed: Lessons in U.S. Veteran Centered Care: University of Michigan
  • Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness: American Psychological Association
  • Draw an interactive wireframe in Mockplus: Coursera
  • Создаем дизайны для социальных сетей с помощью Canva: Coursera
  • Introducción a la Hotelería y el Turismo: Universidad de Palermo
  • Ecologie Politique: défi de la durabilité pour les démocraties: University of Lausanne
  • Interests of the average Facebook User: Coursera
  • How to Analyze Tweet Engagement with Twitter Analytics: Coursera
  • Effective Communication for Project Stakeholders and Teams: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Communication and Leadership during a Public Health Crisis: The State University of New York

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