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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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    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, UI/UX Strategy, Information Architecture, Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, Design Research, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, User Flows, Interaction Design, Design

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Marketing en redes sociales desde cero

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Performance Analysis, Target Audience, Marketing Analytics, Brand Awareness, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Instagram, Customer Engagement, Performance Metric, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Surveys, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace inclusivity, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Awareness, Advocacy, Professionalism, Conflict Management, Accountability, Investigation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Docencia con pedagogía activa mediada con tecnología digital

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Collaborative Software, Quality Assurance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Legal

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Legal Risk, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Automation, Client Services

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Planning, Virtual Environment, Collaboration, System Configuration, Safety and Security, Information Privacy

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Creative Problem-Solving, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IESE Business School

    The Role of the Media

    Skills you'll gain: Media Relations, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Communication Strategies, Strategic Communication, Media Strategy, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Communication, Marketing Communications, Presentations, Non-Verbal Communication, Journalism

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities

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

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

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    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    How To Teach Us

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Collaboration, Curriculum Planning, Scheduling, Human Learning, Project Design, Presentations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Cultural Diversity, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Program Evaluation, K-12 pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning

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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

  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • Marketing en redes sociales desde cero: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Understanding & Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment: Coursera
  • Docencia con pedagogía activa mediada con tecnología digital: Universidad de los Andes
  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Legal: Coursera
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie University
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • Using Generative AI for Learning Design Activities : University of Michigan

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