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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.


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Popular Social Welfare Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Healthcare Ethics, Behavioral Health, Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Food and Beverage, Social Impact, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    211 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Bayesian Statistics, Probability, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    759 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Systems Thinking, Economics

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Leadership and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Mediation, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Policy Analysis, Leadership Development, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Public Policies, Strategic Leadership, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Water Quality, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Safety Assurance, Behavior Management, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, General Science and Research, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Digital Communications, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Social Impact, Technology Strategies, Data Storage, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Technology Solutions, Business Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative AI

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    39 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Alberta

    Workplace Psychological Health and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Organizational Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Mental Health, People Management, Rapport Building, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Occupational Safety And Health, Personal Development, Employee Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Empathy, Resilience, Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Justice, Business Modeling, Economic Development, Business Ethics, Environment and Resource Management, Business Economics, Community Development, Economics, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    5.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • Theories of Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Sports and Society: Duke University
  • Leadership and Society: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Workplace Psychological Health and Safety: University of Alberta

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