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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

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Orienta tu investigación para crear impacto socioeconómico

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Culture, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Community and Social Work, Socioeconomics, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Community Outreach, Vulnerability

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 425 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Policy Development

    4.8 stars, 76 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (76) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Palermo

    Cómo mejorar tu bienestar: Familia, Economía y Políticas Públicas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Community Development, Social Studies, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Companionship, Culture, Social Work, Cooperation, Sociology

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (32) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Tax, Economic Development, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Tax Planning, Policy Analysis, Income Tax

    4.6 stars, 136 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management

    4.7 stars, 5.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Research, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Impact, Nutrition and Diet

    4.7 stars, 223 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (223) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Brand Management, Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Prompt Engineering, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Generative AI, Social Media Content, Video Production, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing

    4.5 stars, 3.8K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (3.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Hot new release
    Hot new release
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Desigualdad e Informalidad de Países en Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Vulnerability

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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