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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 Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Teaching, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Education, Health Promotion, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Intervention, Functional Behavior Assessment, Trauma Care

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Social Studies, Language Learning, Culture, Psychology, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Litigation and Civil Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Economics

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

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Oxford

    Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Project Design, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Research, Quality Assurance

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Affairs, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Social Work, Diversity and Inclusion, Lobbying, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Benefits Administration, Economic Development

    ★ 4.4 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economic Development, Tax Planning, Economics, Public Policies, Tax Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy

    ★ 4.7 (392) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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 (3.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Statistical Analysis, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Community Development, Scatter Plots, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Value-Based Care, Governance

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

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

  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School: University of Colorado System
  • English for Psychology and Sociology: Arizona State University
  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations: University of Oxford
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI: Coursera
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Social Media Marketing: Coursera

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