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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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    Board Infinity

    Mastering Brand Awareness: Fundamentals to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Marketing Psychology, Digital Media Strategy, Target Market, Paid media, Marketing Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Persona Development, Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media, Storytelling, Content Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Intuit

    Bookkeeping basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Financial Statements, Accounting Software, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Balance Sheet, General Ledger, Accrual Accounting, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Journals

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    Coursera

    Boost Engagement: Optimize AI Content Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, AI Personalization, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Community Development, Teaching, Curriculum Planning, Mentorship, Student Support and Services, Family Support, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Writing, Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Legal Research, AI Security, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Process Optimization, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Educación sobre el cambio climático

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Sustainable Development, Interactive Learning, Health Education, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Land Management, Community Development, Teaching, Education and Training, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Nutrition and Diet, Collaboration, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas.

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Global Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement

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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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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Modern Art & Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Social Impact, Design

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Creative Design, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Immigration Law, International Relations, Strategic Partnership, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Higher Education, Social Sciences, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Business

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Brand Awareness: Fundamentals to Advanced: Board Infinity
  • Algorithms: Stanford University
  • Bookkeeping basics: Intuit
  • Boost Engagement: Optimize AI Content Performance: Coursera
  • La escuela rural y su comunidad: herramientas para la acción: Universidad Austral
  • Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada al Derecho: Universidad de Palermo
  • Educación sobre el cambio climático: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Introducción a las redes sociales. Sus objetivos y métricas. : Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • The Role of the Media : IESE Business School
  • Modern Art & Ideas: The Museum of Modern Art

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