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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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    Utrecht University

    Understanding child development: from synapse to society

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Human Development, Speech Language Pathology, Developmental Disabilities, Systems Thinking, Pediatrics, Research, Neurology, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    477 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Special Education, Cultural Responsiveness, Child Development, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Parent Communication, Advocacy, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    420 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media

    Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Digital pedagogy, Literacy, Oral Expression, digital literacy, Learning Styles, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Higher Education, Cultural Diversity, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Civil Law, Cultural Diversity, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    318 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Jugar y Aprender Matemática en aulas heterogéneas

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Childhood Education and Development, Teaching, Geometry, Arithmetic, Pedagogy, Learning Theory, Discussion Facilitation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    176 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Competencias Laborales: Perfiles, Evaluación y Capacitación.

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Employee Training, Developing Training Materials, Performance Appraisal, Job Analysis, Peer Review, Employee Performance Management, Workforce Development, Case Studies, Performance Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    428 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Impact, Scientific Methods, Social Justice, World History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Investigation, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    75K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Copyright Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Case Law, Case Studies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Creativity, Commercial Laws

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    390 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies For Your Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Educational Materials, Curiosity, Liberal Arts, Resourcefulness, Art History, Literacy, Developing Training Materials, Analytical Skills, Open Mindset, Learning Strategies, Collaboration, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    529 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Understanding child development: from synapse to society: Utrecht University
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Educating Deaf Children: Becoming an Empowered Teacher: University of Cape Town
  • Multimodal Literacies: Communication and Learning in the Era of Digital Media : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • Jugar y Aprender Matemática en aulas heterogéneas: Universidad Austral
  • Competencias Laborales: Perfiles, Evaluación y Capacitación.: Universidad de Chile
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Copyright Law: University of Pennsylvania

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