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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Envejecimiento y Derechos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Disabilities, Social Justice, Diversity Awareness, Human Services, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Community Development, Public Policies

    4.8
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    Beginner · 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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    87 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Stanford University

    Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Model, Programming Principles, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Analysis, Computer Science, Network Routing, Probability, Pseudocode, Computational Logic, Operations Research

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Management Training And Development, Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Team Leadership, Productivity, Mental Health, Culture Transformation

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    78 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community

    Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Teaching, Cultural Diversity, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

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

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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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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, digital literacy, Education and Training, Working With Children, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Child Development, Digital Communications, Teaching, Content Creation, Cyber Risk

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gobierno Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Data Management, Interoperability, Digital Transformation, Data Security, Public Administration, Governance, Case Studies, Public Key Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Policy Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Planning

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    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Regulation, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Supply And Demand, Banking, Crisis Intervention

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Measure and Monitor Brand Presence Online

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Automation, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Brand Awareness, Sales Pipelines, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Operations, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Branding, Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Brand Management, Business Metrics, Data Capture, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Research

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

  • Envejecimiento y Derechos Humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Improving Math Engagement with Prodigy: Coursera
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Engaging ELLs and Their Families in the School and Community: Arizona State University
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie University
  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Gobierno Digital: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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