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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Mindfulness, Teaching, Self-Awareness, Courage, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Meditation & Breathwork, Higher Education, Storytelling, Parent Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Trustworthiness, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Community Development, Collaboration, Liberal Arts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Civil Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Property and Real Estate, Personal Injury Law, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Resource Allocation, Compensation Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    577 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    316 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Political Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Security Strategy, Immigration Law, Economic Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Governance, Sustainable Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    139 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Emory University

    From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Social Impact, De-escalation Techniques, Social Studies, Advocacy, Conflict Management, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    319 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI in Government

    Skills you'll gain: Public Administration, AI Product Strategy, Automation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Transformation, Fraud detection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Programming, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Statistical Software, Forecasting, R Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Design, Science and Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Ggplot2

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Environmental Issue, Public Policies, Resource Management

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    45 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Civil Law, European History, Political Sciences, Legal Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI literacy, Ideation, Instructional Design, Brainstorming, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Contemporary Issues in World Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, International Relations, World History, Diplomacy, Social Sciences, Public Safety and National Security, European History, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Conflict Management, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Crisis Intervention, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Security Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Gestión estratégica de Escuelas en Contextos Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Planning, Social Justice, Education and Training, Trustworthiness, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Collaboration, Teamwork, Program Evaluation, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    151 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Property and Liability: An Introduction to Law and Economics: Wesleyan University
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Unión Europea: Historia, Instituciones y Políticas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement: Emory University
  • AI in Government: AI CERTs
  • Assisting Public Sector Decision Makers With Policy Analysis: University of Michigan
  • Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
  • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities : University of Michigan

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