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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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    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Economic Development, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Financial Market

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    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Disabilities, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies

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    Lund University

    European Business Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Writing, Labor Law, Case Law, Arbitration, Legal Research, Labor Compliance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Competitive Analysis, International Relations, Tax Compliance, Environmental Laws, Compliance Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Tax Laws, European History, Political Sciences

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    Multiple educators

    Human Mobility in Future Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Visionary, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Public Policies

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    Utrecht University

    Human Rights for Open Societies

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Court Systems, Political Sciences, Immigration Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diversity Awareness, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Civil Law, Case Law, Media and Communications

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    University of London

    Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Literacy, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Grammar, Student-Centred Learning

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    Universiteit Leiden

    International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

    Skills you'll gain: Arbitration, Mediation, Political Sciences, Legal Research, Legal Proceedings, Diplomacy, Case Law, Adjudication, International Relations, Case Studies

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Governance, Cultural Diversity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Arts and Culture Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Fundraising, Target Audience, Value Propositions

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    Yonsei University

    Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño Instruccional: Aprendizaje activo y Pedagogía digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Problem Solving, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Learning Management Systems, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Planning, Resourcefulness, Learning Strategies, Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, User Centered Design, Technical Documentation, Virtual Environment

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    University of Michigan

    Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Innovation, Environmental Science, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Public Policies, Case Studies

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

  • Understanding economic policymaking: IE Business School
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • European Business Law: Lund University
  • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
  • Human Rights for Open Societies: Utrecht University
  • Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach: University of London
  • International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague: Universiteit Leiden
  • International Security Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University

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