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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, AI Product Strategy, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cloud Applications, Social Impact

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    IE Business School

    Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Business Economics, Political Sciences, Supply And Demand, World History, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cultural Diversity, Market Dynamics, Social Sciences, Demography

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Infographics, Editing, Storytelling, Social Media, Writing, Content Creation, Blogs, Technical Writing, Research, Media and Communications, Instagram

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence

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    IESE Business School

    Crisis Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Media Relations, Stakeholder Communications, Public Relations, Business Communication, Press Releases, Business Ethics, Communication, Interviewing Skills, Conflict Management, Public Speaking, Decision Making

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    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Scientific Methods, Human Development, Behavior Management, Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Neuroscience

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

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    University of Colorado System

    Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Public Safety and National Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Operations, Cyber Governance, Security Management, NIST 800-53, Incident Response, Security Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Network Infrastructure, Technology Solutions, Transportation Operations, Legal Risk

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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 Autónoma Metropolitana

    Conciencia Lingüística

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Needs Assessment, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Higher Education, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Professional Development

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

  • Generative AI for Everyone:Ā DeepLearning.AI
  • Comercio, Inmigración y Tipos de Cambio en un Mundo Globalizado:Ā IE Business School
  • Writing and Disseminating Grey Literature:Ā Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Write Professional Emails in English:Ā Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Crisis Communications :Ā IESE Business School
  • Introduction to Psychology:Ā University of Toronto
  • Foundations of Neuroscience:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Homeland Security and Cybersecurity:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Conciencia Lingüística:Ā Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

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