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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Production Process, Consumer Behaviour, Critical Thinking, Decision Making

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Organizational Development, Discussion Facilitation, Negotiation, Program Standards, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Problem Solving, Leadership, Trustworthiness, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Change Management, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Culture

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Gender-based violence: how to become an active bystander

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Sensitivity, digital literacy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aprender

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Quick Learning, Self-Motivation, Lifelong Learning, Literacy, Mental Concentration, Willingness To Learn, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Productivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Periodismo e Inteligencia Artificial

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Journalism, Generative AI, Emerging Technologies, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Data Ethics, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fracciones para la Educación Primaria con PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Arithmetic, Education Software and Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Instructional Design Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Needs Assessment, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Diversity Awareness, Learning Theory, Curriculum Development, Human Learning, Training Programs, Learning Strategies

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    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Pollution Prevention, Hazard Analysis, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Legal Research, Climate Change Mitigation

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Decision Making, Social Impact, Creativity, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Innovation, Economics, Global Marketing

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Teaching, Human Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

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

  • Microeconomics Principles: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Ombudsman: A Unique Role in Dispute Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity: University of Colorado System
  • Gender-based violence: how to become an active bystander: Politecnico di Milano
  • Aprender: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Periodismo e Inteligencia Artificial: Universidad de Palermo
  • Fracciones para la Educación Primaria con PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
  • Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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