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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 Michigan

    Influencing People

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Leadership Development, Professional Networking, Relationship Building, Public Speaking, Rapport Building, Decision Making, Communication, People Development, Tactfulness, Relationship Management, Social Skills, Trustworthiness, Independent Thinking, Organizational Structure

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    University of California, Davis

    Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Smart Goals, Personalized Campaigns, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Quality Assurance, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Marketing Planning, Branding, Target Audience, Generative AI, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content

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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, Risk Analysis, Fiscal Management, Community Development, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making, Financial Systems, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Tax Management, Tax, Revenue Management, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prompt Patterns, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Teaching, Interactive Design, Digital pedagogy, Design Reviews, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Legal Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning, Contract Management, Contract Compliance, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Data-Driven Digital Marketing & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Social Media Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Marketing, Social Network Analysis, Customer Analysis, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Customer Insights, Data Science, Text Mining, Digital Analysis, Case Studies, Blockchain, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Integrity, Image Analysis, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Comparative Research Designs and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research, Social Sciences, Case Studies, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Statistical Analysis, Computational Logic, Regression Analysis, Political Sciences, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales Presentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, English Language, Vocabulary, Business Communication, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Communication Strategies, Oral Comprehension

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Sustainability

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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Next-Gen Brand Management

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Canva (Software), Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Branding, Content Scheduling, Logo Design, Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Data Visualization, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Content Creation, Marketing Analytics

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Environmental Policy, Health Equity, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Regulations, Community Organizing, Community and Social Work, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Advocacy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Contemporary Garden City Concept from Asia

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Landscape Architecture, Social Impact, Land Development, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Economic Development, Environment and Resource Management, Demography, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Cultural Diversity

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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

  • Influencing People: University of Michigan
  • Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning: University of California, Davis
  • Financing Infrastructure in African Cities: United Cities and Local Governments of Africa
  • Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI for Legal Professionals: AI CERTs
  • Data-Driven Digital Marketing & Analytics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Comparative Research Designs and Methods: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Next-Gen Brand Management: Coursera

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