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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create social media content with Prezi

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Presentations, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, LinkedIn, Marketing Materials, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, General Science and Research, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Human Factors, Nutrition and Diet, Marketing Psychology, Analytical Testing, Product Development, Neurology, Quantitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Social Justice, Emotional Intelligence, Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Higher Education, Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Curriculum Planning, School Psychology, Empowerment, Personal Development, Childhood Education and Development, Program Evaluation, Advocacy, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Mindfulness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    974 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IE Business School

    Market Research Essentials for Marketing Management

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Market Data, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Quantitative Research, Market Analysis, Data Strategy, Marketing, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Ideation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    SQL für Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, SQL, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Database Design, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Query Languages, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Data Literacy, Relational Databases, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Bestseller
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Mathematics, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Science, Sample Size Determination, Artificial Intelligence

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    360 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Social Media Automation using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Gmail, Data Access, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Reproduce and Evaluate AI Research Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Experimentation, Software Documentation, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Testability, Workflow Management, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, Storyboarding, Product Development, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Business, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    193 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze User Research Data with Microsoft Forms

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Market Research, Business Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Governance, Financial Forecasting, Fundraising

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create social media content with Prezi : Coursera
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • The Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Market Research Essentials for Marketing Management: IE Business School
  • SQL für Data Science: University of California, Davis
  • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Social Media Automation using Python: Packt
  • Reproduce and Evaluate AI Research Workflows: Coursera
  • Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School

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