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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

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change and Global Affairs

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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 (41) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Workflows

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

  • P

    Princeton University

    Global Systemic Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Systems Thinking, World History, International Relations, Risk Management, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, International Finance, Financial Systems, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Governance, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Complex Problem Solving, Economics, Supply Chain

    ★ 4.7 (450) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks

    Skills you'll gain: Course Development, Instructional Design, Learning Theory, Brainstorming, Design, Needs Assessment, Motivational Skills, Prototyping, Student-Centred Learning, Analysis, Communication, Collaboration

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

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI in Education

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, AI literacy, Education Software and Technology, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.6 (92) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Gerontology

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

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Internet Of Things, Governance, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (85) · 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

  • 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

    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

  • I

    IE Business School

    Trade, Immigration and Exchange Rates in a Globalized World

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Economics, Financial Policy, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Payment Systems, Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Demography, Policy Analysis, Trend Analysis

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

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

  • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations
  • Foundations of Neuroscience: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentos del uso de IA generativa: Universidad de los Andes
  • Global Systemic Risk : Princeton University
  • Learning Experience Design: Theories and Frameworks: University of Michigan
  • Generative AI in Education: University of Glasgow
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • Cloud Computing Law: Queen Mary University of London

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