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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 Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling, Multimedia

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Métodos de educación efectiva

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Student-Centred Learning, Working With Children, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Mathematics Education, Diversity Awareness, Instructional Strategies, Human Development, Human Learning, Parent Communication, Program Evaluation, K-12 pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Learning Theory, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Curriculum Planning

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    Lund University

    Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Supply Management, Drive Engagement, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Environmental Policy, Resource Utilization, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Global Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Programs, Governance, Socioeconomics, Environment, Cultural Sensitivity, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, World History, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, European History, Petroleum Industry, Energy and Utilities, Anthropology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Knowledge Accelerators

    Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Microsoft Power Platform, Excel Formulas, Business Intelligence Software, Data Modeling, Datamaps, Data Manipulation, Business Reporting, Data Sharing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Entry, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Reinforcement Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computational Logic, Model Evaluation, Markov Model, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Decision Intelligence, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Statistical Machine Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Data Management, Experience Design, Unsupervised Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, User Experience Design, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Quality, Model Deployment, Human Centered Design, Machine Learning, Project Management, Product Management, Product Design, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Intercultural Competence, Conflict Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Influencing, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Planning, Constructive Feedback, Analysis

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Education and Training, Test Tools, Survey Creation, Instructional Design, Data Analysis Software, Analysis, Education Software and Technology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Big Data, Classification Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Pipelines, Network Model, Model Training, Database Design, Data Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Data Infrastructure, Data Presentation, Data Processing, MongoDB

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Model Training, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Text Mining, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Métodos de educación efectiva: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management: Lund University
  • Global Arctic: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Excel to Power BI: Data Analysis & Business Intelligence: Knowledge Accelerators
  • Foundations of Reinforcement Learning: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Product Management: Duke University
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: enfoque cuantitativo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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