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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 Colorado Boulder

    Communicating Business Analytics Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Presentations, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Analytics, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Predictive Analytics, Correlation Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Introducción a Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Kaizen Methodology, Kanban Principles, Production Process, Statistical Process Controls, Process Capability, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Monitoring, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Analysis, Waste Minimization, Quality Management, Return On Investment

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Probability, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Extended Reality for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Interactive Design, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, User Experience, Experience Design, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Visual Storytelling, Design, Disabilities, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Discussion Facilitation, Cooperation, Professionalism, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Report Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Communication Strategies, Research, English Language, Communication, Higher Education, Research Reports, Persuasive Communication, Planning, Critical Thinking, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AI Product Manager Skills for Agile - AI Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Product Roadmaps, Prompt Engineering Tools, Persona (User Experience), Competitive Analysis, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Backlogs, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Product Management, Product Strategy, Jira (Software), User Story, Market Analysis, Agile Methodology, Product Planning, AI Enablement, Product Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of New Mexico

    International Business I

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Culture, Global Marketing, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Intercultural Competence, Business Economics, Cultural Sensitivity, Economics, Business, Financial Market

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Critical Thinking, Culture, English Language, AI literacy, Environmental Issue, Psychology, Intercultural Competence, Investigation, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Thinking, Research, Sustainable Systems, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Data Presentation, Power BI, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Modeling, Data Governance, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Sensory Systems Analysis, Positive Behavior Support, Behavior Management, Scientific Methods, Behavioral Management, Caregiving, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Science and Research, Research, Biology

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Influencer Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Marketing Communications, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Driving engagement, Social Media Analytics, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Presentations, Digital Marketing Tools, Target Audience

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Enhance your Data Analytics Career

    Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative Model Architectures, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Synthesis, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Prompt Patterns, Query Languages

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Communicating Business Analytics Results: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introducción a Lean Six Sigma: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Extended Reality for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • مهارات التواصل لتحقيق النجاح في الجامعة: The University of Sydney
  • AI Product Manager Skills for Agile - AI Product Management: Packt
  • International Business I: University of New Mexico
  • Learn English Now: Academic and Professional Analysis: Arizona State University
  • Microsoft Data Visualization: Microsoft
  • The Truth About Cats and Dogs: The University of Edinburgh

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