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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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    University of Geneva

    Innovation, médias et transformation digitale

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Media and Communications, Digital Transformation, Journalism, Digital Media Strategy, Business Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Economics, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication, Financial Statement Analysis

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    University of Toronto

    The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

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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

    4.8
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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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    Universidad Austral

    La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Writing, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies, Family Support, Storytelling, Language Learning, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Cultural Diversity

    4.9
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    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Innovation, Social Impact

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Educación superior y emprendimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student-Centred Learning, Education and Training, Course Development, Entrepreneurship, Teaching, Sustainable Development, Curriculum Development, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Creative Problem-Solving, Business Development, Social Impact, Collaboration, Community Development, Innovation, Project Design, Program Evaluation

    4.9
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    Google

    Foundations of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Project Design, Data Visualization Software, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications

    4.7
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    The University of Tokyo

    Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Case Studies

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

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    United Cities and Local Governments of Africa

    Financing Infrastructure in African Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Policy, Case Studies, Community Development, Decision Making, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Economics, Revenue Management, Governance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • Innovation, médias et transformation digitale: University of Geneva
  • The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners : Macquarie University
  • Manejo del estrés en los colaboradores: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • La alfabetización temprana en contextos rurales : Universidad Austral
  • Introduction to the Orbital Perspective: University of Arizona
  • Educación superior y emprendimiento: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Foundations of Data Science: Google
  • Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia: The University of Tokyo

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