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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Mental Health Services, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Research Design, Health Disparities, Maternal Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Equity, Mental Health Therapies, Cultural Sensitivity

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

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Skills, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainable Development, Legal Proceedings, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    家庭社会学导论

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Studies, Culture, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills

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

  • P

    Peking University

    人群与网络

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Game Theory, Network Model, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Web Analytics and SEO, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Bidding, Online Advertising, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (114) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy

    ★ 4.8 (323) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Live Streaming, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Culture, Education and Training, Social Impact, Psychology, Interactive Learning, Storytelling, Journalism, User Experience, Media Strategy, Critical Thinking, Digital Media Strategy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Ideation, Customer Insights, Business Research, Research

    ★ 4.7 (406) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Journey Mapping, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Stakeholder Analysis, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Service Design, Design Research, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Patient-centered Care, Data Visualization

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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    ★ 4.8 (455) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Influence of Social Context on Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Community Health, Health Systems, Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Mental and Behavioral Health, Occupational Health, Psychology, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications, Innovation, Franchising

    ★ 4.6 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Box Plots, Data Analysis, Health Policy, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Child Health, Socioeconomics, Health Informatics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Public Health, Data Visualization, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Major Depression in the Population: A Public Health Approach: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
  • 人群与网络 : Peking University
  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Video Games - Technology and Social Impacts: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Influence of Social Context on Health: University of Michigan

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