Poverty Courses and Certifications

Inclusive Growth

6 ratings at edX

Learn how to achieve strong, sustainable, green, and inclusive growth.

• edX
• 24 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Areas of Social Work Practice

7 ratings at edX

Explore diverse social work areas, from poverty and healthcare to global issues. Learn ethical practices, address societal challenges, and discover career opportunities in this growing field.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of North Texas

Pathways to Civic Engagement

Explore diverse civic engagement pathways, develop skills for community impact, and examine social issues while reflecting on personal values and responsibilities in a democratic society.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Development Economics

Explore economic development beyond GDP, examining Sen's Capability Approach, HDI, and multidimensional measures of progress and human well-being across global contexts.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

TECEP Marriage and the Family: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive guide covering marriage, family dynamics, societal influences, and relationships. Prepares for TECEP exam with diverse topics from research methods to family violence.

• Study.com
• 13 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

DSST Ethics in America: Study Guide & Test Prep

Comprehensive preparation for the DSST Ethics in America exam, covering moral philosophies, religious ethics, and contemporary ethical issues through concise video and text lessons.

• Study.com
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Foundations of Development Policy

Explore the economics of human development through empirical methods, analyzing real data on poverty, education, gender, insurance, credit markets, and political economy.

• MITx Online
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: International Development

Explore the economic and political dimensions of global poverty through data-driven approaches, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Jacqueline Novogratz - Tackling Poverty with "Patient Capital"

Explore innovative approaches to poverty alleviation through "patient capital," supporting sustainable businesses that create jobs, goods, and services for the world's poorest communities.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Reflections from a Lifetime Fighting to End Child Poverty

Marian Wright Edelman shares insights from her lifelong fight against child poverty, discussing her journey, influences, and the founding of the Children's Defense Fund in this inspiring TED Talk.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

How to Reduce Poverty? Fix Homes

Architect Paul Pholeros shares insights on reducing poverty through practical design fixes, focusing on improving living conditions to enhance health outcomes in indigenous communities and beyond.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The Power of the Mobile Phone to End Poverty

Discover how mobile phones can drive economic development and empower rural communities in Bangladesh, as shared by entrepreneur Iqbal Quadir in this inspiring TED Talk.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Fixing the Poverty to Prison Pipeline - A Restorative Justice Approach

Explore the context of crime and its impact on consequence and restoration through Divine Lipscomb's personal experiences and insights.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

To End Extreme Poverty, Give Cash - Not Advice

Rory Stewart advocates for direct cash transfers to combat extreme poverty, challenging traditional philanthropy and development projects as ineffective. He presents evidence-based arguments for this radical approach.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

如何走出貧窮世襲? - 打破代際貧困循環的策略

探討貧窮世襲問題,分享一線經驗,揭示貧窮根源。提出行動方案,幫助弱勢兒童獲得平等教育機會,發展潛能,累積人力資本,最終回饋社會。

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video