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Social Science Research Courses

Social Science Research courses can help you learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations in research. You can build skills in survey design, statistical analysis, and critical thinking to evaluate social phenomena. Many courses introduce tools like SPSS, R, or NVivo, that support analyzing data and interpreting results, enabling you to apply your skills in real-world social issues and contribute to informed decision-making in various fields.

Popular Social Science Research Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Anthropology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Research

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Land Management, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Administration, Information Technology, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Policy, Social Impact, Digital Transformation, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Document Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Community Development, Community Organizing, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, Economic Development, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Program Evaluation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Technology Strategies, digital literacy, End User Training and Support, Infrastructure Architecture, Digital Transformation, System Implementation, Innovation, Content Management

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Public Policies, Community Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Community and Social Work, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Socioeconomics, Advocacy, Land Management, Economics, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Internet Of Things, Governance, Research Methodologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Application Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change and Global Affairs

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Policy, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Governance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Nanjing University

    Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Community Organizing, Social Studies, Demography, Public History, Socioeconomics, Community Development, International Relations, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Queen Mary University of London

    Cloud Computing Law

    Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Legal Risk, Cloud Computing, Tax, Tax Laws, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intellectual Property, Cloud Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Cloud Computing Architecture, Tax Compliance, Data Security, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Les alliances qui changent les territoires : partenariats entre acteurs publics, acteurs privés et structures d'intérêt général pour le bien commun: ESSEC Business School
  • ICT in Primary Education: Transforming children's learning across the curriculum: University of London
  • Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Climate Change and Global Affairs: Council on Foreign Relations

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