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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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    Coursera

    How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Project Scoping, Project Performance, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Special Education, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Policies, Design

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

    Skills you'll gain: Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Special Education, School Psychology, Case Studies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, School Counseling, Community Mental Health Services, Student Support and Services, Social and Human Services, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Behavior Management, Positive Behavior Support, Crisis Intervention

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Project Scoping, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, New Business Development, Business Research

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Social Impact, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Health, Public Health, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Health Policy, Maternal Health, Systems Thinking, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Substance Abuse, Data Ethics, Research Methodologies, Correlation Analysis, Scatter Plots, Environmental Monitoring

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Project Performance, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economics, Sustainable Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Technology Strategies

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Legal Risk, Community Health, Hospital Experience, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Peer Review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Social Media Strategy, Real Time Data, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Content, Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Transformation, Analytics, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

  • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI:Ā Coursera
  • Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.:Ā Universidad de Chile
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery:Ā Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School:Ā University of Colorado System
  • Social Entrepreneurship:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector:Ā University of Virginia
  • Social Determinants of Health: Data to Action:Ā University of Minnesota
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State:Ā Tel Aviv University
  • Violence Against Healthcare:Ā University of Geneva

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