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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Growth Mindedness, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Collaboration, Planning

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    University of California, Irvine

    Virtual Teacher Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Course Development, Curriculum Development, Learning Management Systems, Blended Learning, Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Ability To Meet Deadlines

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S.

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Community and Social Work, Advocacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Journalism, Public Safety and National Security, Diversity Awareness, Public History, Public Policies

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    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Teaching, Health Assessment, Psychosocial Assessments, Psychological Evaluations, Educational Materials, Clinical Assessment, Case Studies, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Public Policies, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Economics, Case Studies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Course Development, Developing Training Materials, Multimedia, Podcasting, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Reviews, Storyboarding, Education Software and Technology, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital pedagogy, Storytelling

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Innovation, Program Evaluation

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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Social Sciences, Employee Relations, Human Resource Policies, Public Policies, Market Dynamics

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    Peking University

    Chinese for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Communication

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Formadores de CiudadanĆ­a

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Diversity Awareness, Community Development, Pedagogy, Conflict Management, Train The Trainer, Instructing, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Working With Children, Empathy, Collaboration, Decision Making

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

  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad:Ā Universidad Austral
  • Virtual Teacher Final Project:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Community Awareness: Police Brutality in the U.S. :Ā University of Michigan
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cualitativo:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities:Ā Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning :Ā Macquarie University
  • Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privĆ©s et structures d'intĆ©rĆŖt gĆ©nĆ©ral pour le bien commun:Ā ESSEC Business School
  • Introdução Ć  Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e PolĆ­ticas:Ā Universidade Estadual de Campinas

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