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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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    Niel Asher Education

    Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing

    Skills you'll gain: Manual Therapy, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Physical Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychotherapy, Patient Communication, Mental Health Therapies, Athletic Training, Stress Management, Coaching, Communication, Intravenous Therapy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI Agents, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Photography, Graphic and Visual Design, Editing, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Design, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Portfolio Management

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    Creo Incubator

    Cultivating Executive Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Influencing, Oral Expression, Composure, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Public Speaking, Business Leadership, Adaptability, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Cognitive flexibility, Active Listening

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Communicate Effectively: Business Email Templates

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Communication, Target Audience, Writing, Professionalism, Communication, Communication Strategies, Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Concision, Internal Communications, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IIT Guwahati

    Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Cloud Computing Architecture, Linear Algebra, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Database Management, Database Theory, Algorithms, Deep Learning, Portfolio Management, Social Network Analysis, Oral Comprehension, Java Programming, C (Programming Language), Spreadsheet Software, Matplotlib, Econometrics

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    Coursera

    Data Storytelling for Engaging Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Persuasive Communication, Storytelling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Communication, Marketing Analytics, Business Priorities, Data-Driven Decision-Making, User Feedback, Google Analytics, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Decision-Making, Constructive Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    "Making" Progress Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Community Development, Case Studies, Discussion Facilitation, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Surveys, Research

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    University of California, Irvine

    Conflict Management

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Research

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Responsible AI, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    LearnQuest

    Optimize Virtual Selling with Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Product Demonstration, Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Consultative Selling, Return On Investment, Customer Engagement, Interviewing Skills, Needs Assessment, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Social Media, Relationship Building, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Overcoming Objections

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Excellence in Customer Service (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Greeting Customers, Workflow Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Support, Customer and Client Support, Customer experience improvement, Leadership, Cross Selling, Sales Support, Team Leadership, Active Listening, Customer Complaint Resolution, Organizational Skills, Stress Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Communications Management, Communication, Conflict Management, Needs Assessment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Emotional Intelligence: Cultivating Immensely Human Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Somatic Therapy and Body-Based Healing: Niel Asher Education
  • Photoshop image editing, compositing and AI: Adobe
  • Cultivating Executive Presence: Creo Incubator
  • Communicate Effectively: Business Email Templates: Coursera
  • Bachelor of Science in Data Science & AI: IIT Guwahati
  • Data Storytelling for Engaging Presentations: Coursera
  • "Making" Progress Teach-Out: Emory University
  • Conflict Management: University of California, Irvine
  • GenAI for Legal Research: Coursera
  • Optimize Virtual Selling with Technology: LearnQuest

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