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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


  • N

    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

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

  • P

    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Proceedings, Social Justice, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies

    ★ 3.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Safety and Security, Social Justice, Culture, Environmental Issue, Demography, Community Development, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, European History, Public Policies, Economics, Case Studies, Governance

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Advertising and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising, Media and Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Electronic Media, Culture, Marketing Psychology, Diversity Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • I

    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, European History, General Finance, Payment Systems, Political Sciences

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

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Critical Thinking, Case Studies, Research, Social Sciences, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Public Administration, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング)

    Skills you'll gain: Syllabus Development, Interactive Learning, Student Engagement, Teaching, Lesson Planning, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Discussion Facilitation, Oral Expression

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

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Driving engagement, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Public Policies, Policy Development, Social Sciences

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

  • O

    OpenAI

    ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security

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

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Mediation, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Innovation, digital literacy, Psychology

    ★ 4.9 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    American Contract Law II

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Contract Review, Vendor Contracts, Contract Compliance, Delegation Skills, Legal Risk, Case Law, Lawsuits, Mitigation, Fraud detection, Public Policies

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

  • I

    IE Business School

    Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Business Economics, Market Opportunities, Market Data, International Relations, Risk Analysis, Demography, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Growth Strategies, Fiscal Management

    ★ 4.8 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Advertising and Society: Duke University
  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School
  • Understanding Political Concepts: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Interactive Teaching(インタラクティブ・ティーチング): The University of Tokyo
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers: OpenAI
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions

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