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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


  • T

    The World Bank Group

    Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Economic Development, Governance, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Feasibility Studies, Project Implementation, Cost Benefit Analysis

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Civic Engagement in American Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Public Affairs, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Advocacy, Public Policies, Governance, Public Administration

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

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Instructing, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning

    ★ 4.8 (1.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Electronic Media, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Media and Communications, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, General Networking, Technology Strategies, Network Infrastructure, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Telecommunications, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Case Law, Lawsuits

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Planning, Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Adult Education, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Collaboration, Learning Theory, Planning

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

  • L

    Lund University

    Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Social Impact, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Governance, Robotics

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Digital pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (293) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Educational Materials, Multimedia, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Design, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Professional Development, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Diversity Awareness, Content Creation, Motivational Skills, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

    ★ 4.8 (127) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    ★ 4.5 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Teaching, Community Development, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Team Collaboration, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.9 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    International Security Management

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

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Serious Gaming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Game Theory, Persuasive Communication, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Culture, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Research, Simulations, Psychology, Emerging Technologies, Social Sciences, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality

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

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

  • Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group
  • Civic Engagement in American Democracy: Duke University
  • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
  • Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms: The University of Chicago
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Curriculum: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
  • Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • An Introduction to Learning Experience Design (LXD): University of Michigan
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world : Sciences Po
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust

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