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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

    Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo

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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    155 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • R

    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

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · 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
    ·
    316 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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Sociology, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Care Coordination, Culture, Dignity in Care, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Project Management, Design Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Quality Assurance, Virtual Environment, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    444 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • N

    Nanjing University

    Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Community Organizing, Social Studies, Demography, Public History, Socioeconomics, Community Development, International Relations, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Social Studies, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Community Organizing, Community Development, Social Impact, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Land Management, Culture Transformation, Public History, Relationship Building, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, Storytelling, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Being Smart about Cycling Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Sustainable Technologies, Critical Thinking, Research, Emerging Technologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Fundamentos de Políticas Públicas

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Public Affairs, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Improving Classroom Management with Class Dojo: Coursera
  • Generative AI and ESG: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Powerful Tools for Teaching and Learning: Web 2.0 Tools: University of Houston
  • Caring for Others: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing University
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • SEL Capstone: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Being Smart about Cycling Futures: University of Amsterdam

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