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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

    National Taiwan University

    實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory)

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Price Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Social Sciences, Negotiation, Economics, Science and Research, Research Design, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking, Peer Review, Strategic Decision-Making

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

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Data and Urban Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Data Governance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Governance, Public Administration, Data Management, Data Sharing, Digital Transformation, Policy Analysis, Big Data, Driving engagement, Algorithms, Computing Platforms, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy

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

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

    Skills you'll gain: European History, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Case Law, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (69) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, International Finance, Investments, Policy Development, Data Literacy, Data Collection

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

  • P

    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, International Relations, Case Studies, Mitigation

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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Igualdad de género y derechos humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Culture, Advocacy, Public Policies

    ★ 4.8 (151) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.9 (185) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Seguridad hídrica

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Water Quality, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Mitigation

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI

    Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), AI Security, Responsible AI, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Technology, Data Security, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Business Ethics, Data Governance, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Regulatory Compliance, Cybersecurity, Risk Analysis, Governance

    ★ 4.5 (120) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Houston

    Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Learning Management Systems, Teaching, digital literacy, Communication, Technology Strategies, Web Applications, Communication Systems, Digital Communications

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, Legal Proceedings, Social Studies, Appeals, Civil Law, Liberal Arts, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    La formación del pensamiento crítico en la era digital

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Justice, Critical Thinking, Diversity Awareness, digital literacy, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Media and Communications, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

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

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

  • 實驗經濟學 (Experimental Economics: Behavioral Game Theory): National Taiwan University
  • Data and Urban Governance: Sciences Po
  • European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges: University of Copenhagen
  • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • Igualdad de género y derechos humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • Seguridad hídrica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Data Privacy, Ethics, and Responsible AI: Coursera
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston

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