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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design
★ 4.6 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Needs Assessment, Decision Making
★ 4.8 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Social Justice, World History, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Health Equity, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Research
★ 4.8 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis Software
★ 4.6 (4.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Justice, Healthcare Ethics, Environment, Laboratory Research, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, General Science and Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Social Impact
★ 4.7 (215) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics
★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking
★ 4.8 (201) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Writing, Research Methodologies, Layout Design, Databases
★ 4.4 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Survey Creation, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.7 (2.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Target Audience, Surveys, Marketing, Target Market, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Analysis, Qualitative Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Focus Group, Survey Creation, Google Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Studies, Culture, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills
★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Surveys, Social Sciences, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Sociology, Survey Creation, Sample Size Determination, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Studies, Research Reports, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics
★ 4.7 (52) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months