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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Creative Problem-Solving, AI Personalization, Innovation, Brainstorming, Game Design, Education Software and Technology, AI powered creativity, Student Engagement, Problem Solving, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI

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

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Media ethics & governance

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Media and Communications, Motion Arguments, Research, Governance, Journalism, Data Ethics, Advertising

    ★ 4.8 (594) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Client Services, Relationship Management, Talent Pipelining, Rapport Building, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding

    ★ 4.7 (467) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, English Language, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Higher Education, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Research Reports, Research and Design, Brainstorming, Planning

    ★ 4.9 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation

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

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Security Management, Threat Management, Case Studies, Computer Security Incident Management, Public Safety and National Security, Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, International Relations, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Governance, Public Policies

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

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Community Organizing, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Public Affairs, International Relations, Adjudication

    ★ 4.9 (518) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Conceptos básicos para la igualdad de género

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Social Justice, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Public Policies

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

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Style Guides, Research Design, Policy Development

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

  • U

    University of London

    Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach

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

    ★ 4.7 (662) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Legal Proceedings, Substance Abuse, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Arbitration, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.6 (370) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Innovative Teaching with ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Media ethics & governance: University of Amsterdam
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World: Universiteit Leiden
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Conceptos básicos para la igualdad de género: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University

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