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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


  • 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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Data Analysis, Community Health, Data Ethics, Substance Abuse, Correlation Analysis, Patient Education and Support, Heat Maps, Data Literacy, Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Data Visualization, Health Informatics

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

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Care Management, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Long Term Care, Value-Based Care, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Program Evaluation, Risk Management Framework, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Policy Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Policy, Contract Management, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Personal Development, Feasibility Studies, Ideation, Social Justice, Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness, Community Development, Case Studies, Empathy, Resilience

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

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    État civil et statistiques pour la santé des populations

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Demography, Health Policy, Civil Law, Chronic Diseases, Health Information Management, Record Keeping, Data Quality, Data Collection, Governance, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)

    Beginner · 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 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

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Team Management, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Team Motivation, Collaboration, People Management, Leadership, Knowledge Transfer, Motivational Skills, Succession Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication, Communication Strategies, Employee Retention, Innovation, Productivity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alfaisal University | KLD

    الثقافة المالية | Financial Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Management, Cash Flows, Loans, Deposit Accounts, Financial Planning, Consumer Lending, Fraud detection, General Finance, General Lending, Loss Prevention, Banking Services, Budgeting, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Banking, Wealth Management, Expense Management, Financial Inclusion, Cost Reduction

    ★ 4.9 (163) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    세계화 시대의 보안 및 안전 문제

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Safety and Security, Risk Mitigation, Public Safety and National Security, Security Strategy, Case Studies, Crisis Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Governance, Environmental Issue, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Systems: University of Minnesota
  • Medicaid Policy & Politics: University of Arizona
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
  • État civil et statistiques pour la santé des populations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones: Universidades Anáhuac

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