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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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    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Scrum (Software Development), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Requirements Analysis

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Laboratory Reports, Molecular Biology, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Informatics, Data Visualization Software, Biotechnology, Scientific Visualization, Network Model, Data Analysis Software, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Incident Management, Cloud Platforms, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity, Security Controls, System Configuration, Generative AI, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    PwC

    Data-driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Big Data, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Programming, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Decision Making, Data Collection, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Infrastructure Security, Cyber Security Policies, Continuous Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Management, Cyber Governance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Scenario Testing, Dependency Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Stanford Online

    Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability & Statistics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101)

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Receipts, Cash Handling, Cash Management, Internal Controls, Revenue Recognition, Cash Control, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Standard Accounting Practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Records, Transaction Processing, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Controls, Income Statement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    An Introduction to Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Physical Science, Science and Research, Environment, Life Sciences, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, General Mathematics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    IBM RAG and Agentic AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Multimodal Prompts, Model Context Protocol, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, AI Security, Vector Databases, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, Software Development

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    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Environmental Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Financial Policy, Cost Benefit Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: IBM
  • Data-driven Decision Making: PwC
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
  • Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures: University of Colorado System
  • Famine as Genocide: The Holodomor in Ukraine: University of Alberta
  • Graph Search, Shortest Paths, and Data Structures: Stanford Online
  • 初級會計學一:會計循環與收入認列 (Financial Accounting 101): National Taiwan University
  • An Introduction to Astronomy: University of Cambridge

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