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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Driving engagement, Teaching, Persuasive Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Trend Analysis, Global Marketing, Business Economics, International Relations, Analysis, Socioeconomics, Business Risk Management, Public Policies, Business Strategies, World History, Investments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Development and Management, Video Production, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Style Guides, Graphic Design, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Video Editing, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Brand Management, Drive Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Sales Presentation, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Writing, Taking Meeting Minutes, Public Speaking, Business Planning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Meeting Facilitation, Business Correspondence, Professional Networking, Data Visualization, English Language, Setting Appointments
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cloud Services, Tax Compliance, Cloud Computing, Regulation and Legal Compliance, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Access, Digital Forensics, Interoperability, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Operations, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Governance, Incident Response, Risk Management Framework, Technology Solutions, Legal Risk
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Care Management, Health Care, Surveys, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Diversity Awareness, Social Work, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Geospatial Information and Technology, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Communication Strategies, Communication, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours