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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


  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Legal Strategy, Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Arbitration, Legal Research, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Document Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Litigation Support, Client Services, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    理解马克思

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, European History, World History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Environmental Issue

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Influencing, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IESE Business School

    Persuasive Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Influencing, Communication, Oral Expression, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Motivational Skills, Sales Presentation, Business Communication, Professional Development, Motion Arguments, Presentations, Deductive Reasoning, Trustworthiness, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Emotional Intelligence

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Culture, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    135 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Frontières en tous genres

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Culture, Case Studies, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, World History

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    185 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, AI literacy, Big Data, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Processing, Data Collection, Social Impact, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    201 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Digital Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Technology, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Governance, Arbitration, Market Dynamics, Litigation and Civil Justice, Digital Analysis, Court Systems, Adjudication, E-Commerce, Political Sciences, Automation, Competitive Analysis, Digital Transformation, Data Ethics, Intellectual Property, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    191 reviews

    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
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AI in Law: Research, Risk, and Legal Drafting: Coursera
  • 理解马克思: Nanjing University
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • Persuasive Communication: IESE Business School
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Frontières en tous genres: University of Geneva
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town

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