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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Introduction to Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Management, Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Facebook, Customer Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Social Work, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Target Audience, Client Services, Social Media, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Google Analytics, Forecasting, Content Development and Management, Digital Marketing, Expectation Management, User Research, Content Marketing, Marketing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Social Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Community Health, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      573 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      The Science of Well-Being

      Skills you'll gain: Positive Behavior Support, Goal Setting, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Mental Health, Productivity, Psychology, Social Skills, Mindfulness

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      AI in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Clinical Research, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Records, Unstructured Data, Health Care, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Clinical Data Management, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Electronic Medical Record, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Health Technology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Economic Development, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Adobe Content Creator

      Skills you'll gain: Content Creation, Typography, Logo Design, Digital Design, Web Content, Generative AI, Social Media, Graphic Design, Social Media Management, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Creative Design, Intellectual Property, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Design, Content Marketing, Infographics, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Color Theory, Branding

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content

      Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Persuasive Communication, Social Media, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Storytelling, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Search Engine Optimization (SEO): University of California, Davis
    • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
    • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • The Science of Well-Being: Yale University
    • AI in Healthcare: Stanford University
    • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences

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