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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


  • U

    University of Arizona

    Medicaid Policy & Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Medicaid, Managed Care, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Policy, Health Administration, Care Coordination, Policy Development, Governance

    4.8 stars, 73 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (73) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Social Skills, Organizational Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Team Motivation, Team Management, Workplace inclusivity, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Motivational Skills, People Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (6) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Cross Platform Development, Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Web Presence, Usability, Design Research, Design Thinking, Design Strategies, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Generative AI, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (5.1K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Experimentation, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.8 (1.5K) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Violence Against Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Patient Advocacy, Health Systems, Safety Assurance, Legal Risk, Community Health, Crisis Intervention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Safety and Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Risk Management

    4.5 stars, 80 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.5 (80) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Desigualdad e Informalidad de PaĆ­ses en Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Economics, Case Studies, Vulnerability

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 5 (7) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.4 (19) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Research, Social Impact, Community Organizing, Governance

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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, Research, and 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 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (121) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Peking University

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    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Social Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Market Dynamics, Web Analytics and SEO, Network Model, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sociology, Market Analysis, Economics, Bidding, Behavioral Economics, Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (114) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Sports and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, International Relations, World History, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Social Impact, Business Economics, Economics

    4.8 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (1.4K) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Social Work, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 138 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.8 (138) Ā· Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social welfare courses

  • Medicaid Policy & Politics:Ā University of Arizona
  • Colaboración intergeneracional en las organizaciones:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
  • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs:Ā Google
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • Violence Against Healthcare:Ā University of Geneva
  • Desigualdad e Informalidad de PaĆ­ses en Desarrollo:Ā Pontificia Universidad Católica del PerĆŗ
  • Health, Society, and Wellness in COVID-19 Times:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University:Ā University of Michigan
  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy:Ā Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • äŗŗē¾¤äøŽē½‘ē»œ:Ā Peking University

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