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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


  • U

    University of Cambridge

    Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Prompt Engineering Tools

    4.7 stars, 70 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Unsupervised Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Performance Metric

    4.7 stars, 370 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (370) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger

    Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Social Media, Customer Relationship Building, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Content Management Systems, Marketing

    4.6 stars, 296 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (296) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Machine Learning Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Preprocessing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Logistic Regression, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Processing, Statistical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 105 reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (105) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5 stars, 189 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (189) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Programando con Java para aplicaciones Android

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Simulations, Code Review, User Interface (UI), Spreadsheet Software, Automation, Data Management

    4.9 stars, 465 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (465) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Business Analysis Process

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Stakeholder Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, User Requirements Documents, Business Process, Business Process Modeling, Data Visualization, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Delivery

    4.7 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mastering Statics

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Engineering Drawings, Physics, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Integral Calculus

    4.8 stars, 240 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (240) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu presencia en redes sociales para tu negocio en Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Content Creation, Target Audience, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Target Market, Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Goal Setting

    4.6 stars, 41 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (41) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Kotlin

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Mobile Development

    4.7 stars, 347 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (347) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science research courses

  • Ethical AI: AI essentials for everyone: University of Cambridge
  • Unsupervised Machine Learning: IBM
  • Creating a Free Business Page with Blogger: Coursera
  • SAS Machine Learning Engineer: SAS
  • SQL Joins: Coursera
  • Programando con Java para aplicaciones Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Business Analysis Process: Tableau Learning Partner
  • SOLIDWORKS Foundations: Sketching and Extrusion: Dassault Systèmes
  • Mastering Statics: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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