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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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    Coursera

    Integrating Apps into Your Hootsuite Dashboard

    Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Cloud-Based Integration, Productivity Software, Dashboard, Digital Marketing, Business

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    University of California, Davis

    Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Proofreading, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Research, R Programming, Data Presentation, Surveys, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Content

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Scheduling, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Felicidad y Calidad de Vida

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Gerontology, Social Skills, Child Development, Socioeconomics, Personal Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Survey Creation, Health Informatics, Data Collection, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Information Management, Continuous Monitoring

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    E

    ESSEC Business School

    Deploying the circular economy within organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Innovation, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    U

    UBITS

    Potencia tu comunicación como líder

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Influencing, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Strategic Communication, Negotiation, Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Empathy, Conflict Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    I

    Imperial College London

    Climate change and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Empathy, Mentorship, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Compassion, Performance Review, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Cognitive flexibility

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    Creating a Healthy Culture: Addressing Workplace Bullying

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Employee Engagement, Professionalism, Empathy, Culture Transformation, Communication, Compliance Reporting, Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Integrating Apps into Your Hootsuite Dashboard: Coursera
  • Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content: University of California, Davis
  • Quantitative Research Methods: Tools for Data Analysis: Coursera
  • Canva Design Essentials Pt. 2: Branding & Identity: Skillshare
  • Manage and schedule content in Facebook Creator Studio: Coursera
  • Felicidad y Calidad de Vida : Universidad de Palermo
  • Enfoques emergentes para medir la salud de la población: Johns Hopkins University
  • Deploying the circular economy within organisations: ESSEC Business School
  • Potencia tu comunicación como líder: UBITS
  • Climate change and health: Imperial College London

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