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Sociology Courses

Sociology courses can help you learn social theories, research methodologies, cultural analysis, and the dynamics of social institutions. You can build skills in critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative research, and effective communication of complex ideas. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for data analysis and survey design platforms, that support conducting research and interpreting social trends.

Popular Sociology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Basic Statistics

    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

  • S

    Stanford University

    Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Socioeconomics, Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Statistics, Probability

    ★ 4.8 (759) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Health Disparities, Mental Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Cultural Sensitivity, Caregiving, Health Promotion

    ★ 4.7 (597) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Introduction to Communication Science

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Interpersonal Communications, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Università Bocconi

    International Leadership and Organizational Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Sensitivity, Leadership and Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Team Leadership, Behavior Management, Leadership Development, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Relationship Building, Team Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Model Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Innovation, Diversity Awareness, Social Sciences, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Network Analysis, Economics, Economic Development, Probability, Market Dynamics, Coordination

    ★ 4.8 (2.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Internet Of Things, Governance, Research Methodologies

    ★ 4.7 (85) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Social Network Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Social Sciences, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (244) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

    ★ 4.6 (400) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Education Software and Technology, Education and Training, Human Learning, Child Development, School Psychology, Pedagogy, Human Development, Digital pedagogy, Psychological Evaluations, Learning Theory, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Sciences

    ★ 4.6 (292) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Cognition sociale

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Culture, Social Sciences, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology

    ★ 4.9 (36) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sociology courses

  • Basic Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis: Stanford University
  • The Social Context of Mental Health and Illness: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Communication Science: University of Amsterdam
  • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior: Università Bocconi
  • Model Thinking: University of Michigan
  • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
  • Social Network Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University

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