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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Community Health, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Occupational Safety And Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Finance, Financial Acumen, Portfolio Risk, Excel Formulas, Sustainable Business, Equities, Stakeholder Analysis, Investments, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Economics

    4.6 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Culture, Social Impact, Psychology, Journalism, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Web Presence, Design Strategies, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Benefits: Financial Protection, Growth & Assistance

    Skills you'll gain: Benefits Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Insurance, Communication, Administration, Equities, Program Evaluation, Employee Engagement

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Intercultural Competence, Systems Thinking, Organizational Structure, Resource Utilization, Empowerment

    4.8 stars, 1.6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Stress Management, Public Health, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Biology, Health Care

    4.4 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    تحقيق السعادة في بيئة العمل | Achieving Happiness at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Stress Management, Employee Retention, Mindfulness, Productivity, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9 stars, 873 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Social Impact, Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Care

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    家庭社会学导论

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Surveys, Culture, Research Methodologies, Interviewing Skills

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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