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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


  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

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

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

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  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Hot Topics in Criminal Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Safety and National Security, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Jury Trial, Political Sciences, Case Law, Neurology, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Sociology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cultural Diversity, Investigation, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (197) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • Y

    Yonsei University

    The Korean Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Economic Development, Economics, Promotional Strategies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Finance, Financial Regulation, Financial Regulations, Financial Systems, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (423) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Policy Development, Political Sciences, Environmental Policy, Lobbying, Program Evaluation, Governance, Immigration Law, Environmental Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Experimentation, Data Collection

    ★ 4.4 (201) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Sciences Po

    Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Socioeconomics, Culture, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Economics, Conflict Management, European History, Sociology, Public Policies, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (244) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • 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 (371) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

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

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

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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Governance, Technical Management, Systems Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Service Management, Innovation, Internet Of Things, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Public Affairs

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Environmental Laws, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, World History

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Tax, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Investments

    ★ 4.8 (158) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • T

    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 (548) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Israel State and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, World History, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Governance, Economics, Conflict Management

    ★ 4.7 (382) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching: Goodwill Industries International
  • Hot Topics in Criminal Justice: Vanderbilt University
  • The Korean Economic Development: Yonsei University
  • EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!: Universiteit Leiden
  • Afrique et mondialisation, regards croisés: Sciences Po
  • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • DDHH y democracia: una visión desde América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale: Rice University

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