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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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    Yonsei University

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

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Education and Training, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Healthcare Ethics, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Home Health Care, Social Justice, Care Coordination, Culture, Care Management, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Classroom Management, Teaching, Adaptability, Creativity, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Professionalism, Instructing, Student Engagement, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Planning

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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, Case Law, Business Strategy, Lawsuits, Innovation, Court Systems, Analysis, Litigation and Civil Justice

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    325 reviews

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    Lund University

    African development – from the past to the present

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Economic Development, World History, Social Sciences, European History, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Demography, International Finance, Governance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Project Design, Case Studies, Project Closure, Sustainable Development, Program Evaluation, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Implementation, Economic Development, Project Planning, Project Documentation, Project Performance, Project Management Life Cycle, Smart Goals, Accountability Frameworks, Performance Metric, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    506 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Arts and Culture Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Organizational Structure, Risk Mitigation, Organizational Strategy, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Art History, Organizational Effectiveness, Drive Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Liberal Arts, Performing Arts, Target Audience, Communication Strategies

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Bidding, Stakeholder Management, Economic Development, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation

    4.7
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Policies, Peer Review, Policy Development, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, World History, Policy Analysis, Case Studies, Economics, Security Strategy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    Competencias Laborales: Perfiles, Evaluación y Capacitación.

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Performance Appraisal, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Peer Review, On-The-Job Training, Job Analysis, Training and Development, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Program Evaluation, Process Mapping, Verification And Validation

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Diseño instruccional para el aprendizaje activo

    Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Design, digital literacy, Educational Materials, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Learning Strategies, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    942 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Patent Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • African development – from the past to the present: Lund University
  • Diseño de Proyectos de Desarrollo: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Arts and Culture Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics: The World Bank Group
  • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Competencias Laborales: Perfiles, Evaluación y Capacitación.: Universidad de Chile

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