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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Risk Management, Team Motivation, Software Architecture, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Planning, Peer Review, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Information Technology, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Community Outreach, Culture, Diversity Awareness, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Project Documentation, Differentiated Instruction, Project Design, Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Curriculum Planning, Problem Solving, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Pedagogy, Planning, Student Engagement, Drive Engagement, Diversity Awareness

    ★ 4.9 (247) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Transportation Management, Demography, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Policy Development, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

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

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Demography, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Big Data, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.6 (58) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Digital pedagogy, Interactive Learning, digital literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Content Creation, Mediation, Child Development, Teaching, Cyber Risk

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Influencing, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (20K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • H

    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    How To Teach Us

    Skills you'll gain: Student-Centred Learning, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Collaboration, Curriculum Planning, Scheduling, Learning Theory, Drive Engagement, Human Learning, Project Design, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations

    ★ 4.3 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Stanford University

    International Women's Health and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Community Development, Community Outreach, Maternal Health, Community Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gerontology, Child Health, Student Engagement, Health Disparities, Gynecology, Health Equity, Social Work, Social Justice, Family Planning, Social Determinants Of Health, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Child Welfare, Health Education

    ★ 4.9 (1.7K) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change: The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Diplomacy, Social Studies, Environmental Science, World History, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Advocacy, Human Factors

    ★ 4.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • M

    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Podcasting, Video Production, Instructional Design, Multimedia, Content Creation, Adult Learning Principles, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Digital pedagogy, Graphic Design, Digital Content, Videography, Visual Design, Storyboarding, Creative Design, Learning Strategies, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (109) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
  • El trabajo por proyectos en escuelas de contextos rurales: Universidad Austral
  • Villes africaines: Mobilités et transports urbains: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples Teach-Out: Johns Hopkins University
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • How To Teach Us: High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • International Women's Health and Human Rights: Stanford University

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