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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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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Legal Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Technology Strategies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Market Opportunities, Intellectual Property, Business Modeling, Workforce Development, Higher Education, Adult Education, Training and Development, Program Standards, Scalability, Trend Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Training Programs

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    555 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Land Management, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Public Policies, European History, Political Sciences, Governance

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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Diversity Awareness, World History, Community Organizing, Music History, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Public History, Liberal Arts, Sociology, Advocacy, Music

    4.9
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Human Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

    Skills you'll gain: Classroom Management, Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data, Data Management, Record Keeping

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Economía y Finanzas de Empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Public Policies, Business Acumen, International Finance, Consumer Behaviour, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Fiscal Management, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    678 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to EdTech

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Emerging Technologies, New Business Development, Innovation, Digital Transformation, AI literacy, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Investments, Strategic Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Litigation and Civil Justice, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Gerontology, Political Sciences, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Economic Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Generative AI and ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Compliance, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Risking, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Fine-tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Prospectiva jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Risk, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Research Methodologies, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Trend Analysis, Social Justice, AI literacy, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Trademark Law

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Legal Strategy, Brand Management, Asset Protection, Packaging and Labeling, Legal Risk, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Registration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Educación ambiental para la biodiversidad

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Teaching, Education and Training, Environment, Sustainable Development, Instructional Strategies, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Community Organizing, Natural Resource Management, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Biology, Collaboration

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Innovación Educativa y Tecnología para el Aprendizaje: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po
  • Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures: University of Alberta
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera
  • Economía y Finanzas de Empresas: Universidad de Palermo
  • Introduction to EdTech: EDHEC Business School
  • Taiwan Law in Focus: Economy, Society and Democracy: National Taiwan University
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Prospectiva jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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