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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


  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Impact, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Community Health, Program Standards, Health And Safety Standards, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Communications, Labor Relations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times

    Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Mindfulness, Community Health, Social Justice, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Stress Management, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Learning Strategies, Biology, Health Care

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

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Governance, Advocacy, Public Policies, International Relations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Organizational Effectiveness, Accountability, Strategic Partnership

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

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Environment and Resource Management, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Management, Environmental Regulations, Labor Law, Labor Compliance, Stakeholder Communications, Land Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Migration and health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Public Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Climate Change Programs, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Immigration Law, Governance, Public Policies, Demography, Policy Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    The Art and Science of Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Public Affairs, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

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

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Social Impact, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environment Health And Safety, Community Health, Stakeholder Engagement, Land Management, Project Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Risk Analysis, Risk Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Labor Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Syndemics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Research, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research Design, Substance Abuse, Infectious Diseases, Quantitative Research, Chronic Diseases, Anthropology

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Sales Presentation, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Oral Expression, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Organizational Strategy, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

    ★ 4.9 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Medical Technology and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Payment Systems, Medical Devices, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Evaluation, Medical Equipment and Technology, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Systems, Clinical Trials, Health Technology, Clinical Data Management, Billing Systems, Clinical Research, Program Evaluation, Medical Billing, Estimation, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Claims Processing

    ★ 4.5 (295) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Value and Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Risk Management Framework, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Finance, Stakeholder Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Acumen

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cadre de Politique Environnementale et Sociale de la BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Participación eficaz de la sociedad civil en el desarrollo: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Marco de Política Ambiental y Social del BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Migration and health: Imperial College London
  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Quadro de Política Ambiental e Social do BID: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Population Health: Syndemics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University

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