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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

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Social Pedagogy across Europe

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Pedagogy, Creativity, Working With Children

    4.5 stars, 97 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (97) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economic Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Case Studies, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Mitigation, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas

    Voces de cambio social

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Social Impact, Professional Networking, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Planning, Self-Motivation, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 577 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SkillUp

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Content Scheduling, Social Media Campaigns, Content Creation, Social Media Analytics, Instagram, TikTok, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Growth Strategies, Content Optimization, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Market Research

    4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Justice, Social Skills, Research, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Social Determinants of Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Socioeconomics, Culture

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Workplace inclusivity, Social Work, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care

    4.8 stars, 368 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • P

    Pearson

    Sociological Perspectives, Culture and Research

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Research Design, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health

    4.7 stars, 384 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (384) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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