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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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    Coursera

    Using Google Forms for Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Digital pedagogy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    242 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Principles of UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Design Reviews, Front-End Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mobilité et urbanisme

    Skills you'll gain: Traffic Flow Optimization, Land Development, Land Management, Spatial Analysis, Civil Engineering, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Public Policies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Electronic Media, Multimedia, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Childhood Education and Development, Working With Children, Content Creation, Mediation, Child Development, Teaching, Digital Communications, Cyber Risk

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Impact, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Immigration Law, Community and Social Work, Human Services, Social and Human Services, Social Justice, Legal Support, Family Support, Community Mental Health Services, Appeals, Court Systems, World History, Legal Proceedings, Legal Hearings, International Relations, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Language Competency, English Language, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Language Learning, Student Engagement, Multilingualism, Learning Theory, Grammar, Vocabulary

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Diplomatic Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Economics, Political Sciences, Digital Communications, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Media and Communications, Public Safety and National Security, Trend Analysis

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    Cosmology

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Geometry, Differential Equations, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Spatial Analysis, Data Analysis, Scientific Visualization, General Science and Research, General Mathematics, Mechanics, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Apache Spark, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, File Systems, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Software-Defined Networking, Data Store

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Practices, Structural Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    5.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera
  • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta
  • Mobilité et urbanisme: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Niños y Adolescentes en la cultura audiovisual y digital: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Capstone Project: Teaching Impacts of Technology: University of California San Diego
  • Refugee & Asylum Advocacy: Legal Frameworks for Protection: University of Pennsylvania
  • Lesson Planning with the ELL in Mind: Arizona State University
  • Diplomatic Practice: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Cosmology: University of Cambridge

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