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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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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Health Policy, Scientific Methods, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Discussion Facilitation, Data Sharing, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM AI Foundations for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Data Mining, Responsible AI, AI Product Strategy, Information Architecture, Strategic Decision-Making, Enterprise Architecture, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Big Data, Business Process Automation, Data Architecture, Data Science, Regression Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Business Ethics, Leadership, Social Impact

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Program Standards, Planning, Reliability, Analytical Skills, Decision Making

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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Justice, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Legal Strategy, International Relations, Human Development, Trend Analysis, Case Studies

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Video Production, Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Impact, Social Justice, Innovation, Tax, Corporate Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, Psychology

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Patent Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Case Studies, Business Requirements, Case Law, Business Strategy, Innovation, Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Compassionate Leadership Through Service Learning with Jane Goodall and Roots & Shoots

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Compassion, Community Development, Community Outreach, Social Impact, Needs Assessment, Train The Trainer, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Education and Training, Data Mapping, Initiative and Leadership, Empowerment, Curriculum Planning, Working With Children, Collaboration, Planning, Environmental Issue

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Analysis, Fiscal Management, Supply And Demand, Business Risk Management, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • IBM AI Foundations for Business: IBM
  • Assessment in Higher Education: Professional Development for Teachers: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Usos didácticos del cine: Introducción al análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania

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