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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 Leeds

    Create a Professional Online Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Professional Development, Professionalism, digital literacy, Web Content, Relationship Building, Content Management, System Configuration, Information Privacy, General Networking, Planning, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Higher Education, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, Culture, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intercultural Competence, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, digital literacy, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Community and Social Work, Digital Communications, Healthcare Ethics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Project Finance, Public Works, Sustainability Standards, Social Impact, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Strategic Partnership, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Natural Resource Management, Project Planning, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Alcanza tu audiencia en Instagram con influenciadores

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Influencing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Recoger datos con SurveyMonkey

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Analysis, User Accounts, Social Media, User Feedback, Social Media Marketing, Data Sharing, Account Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Relationship Building, Communication, Business Administration, Mitigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Personal Development, Empathy, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Resilience, Conflict Management, Behavior Management, Team Building, Stress Management, Team Motivation, Psychology, Leadership, Team Management, Team Leadership, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community Health, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Policy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Cultural Diversity, Data Collection

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Facebook Business pour les débutants

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising, Content Creation, Online Advertising, Resource Management, Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media, Campaign Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Speaking to a Technical Group

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Contingency Planning, Persuasive Communication, Technical Management, Communication, Target Audience, Professionalism, Adaptability

    Build toward a degree

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    The American Renaissance and Frederick Douglass

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Advocacy, Social Studies, Writing, Culture

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create a Professional Online Presence: University of Leeds
  • 東亞儒學:孟子一(East Asian Confucianisms: Mencius (1)): National Taiwan University
  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Dimensiones de la infraestructura sostenible en un proyecto: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Alcanza tu audiencia en Instagram con influenciadores: Coursera
  • Recoger datos con SurveyMonkey: Coursera
  • Mastering Negotiation Skills & Strategies: Northeastern University
  • Leading with Power Skills: Emotions & Emotional Intelligence: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Achieving Health Equity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Facebook Business pour les débutants: Coursera

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