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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 Michigan

    Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Consumer Lending, General Lending, Higher Education, Credit Risk, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Student Services, Financial Policy, Social Studies, Policy Analysis, Adult Education, Academic Advising, Return On Investment, Economics, Advocacy

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Command Line Interfaces and Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Unix, Unix Commands, File Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, File Management, System Software, Systems Administration, System Programming, Scripting Languages, grep, OS Process Management, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Plan Execution, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Decision Making, Market Research, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 214 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (214) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration

    4.5 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • T

    The University of Hong Kong

    Implant Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Treatment Planning, Surgical Suturing, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Patient Treatment, Surgery, Oral Health, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biology, Radiology, Risk Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research, Healthcare Ethics, Regulatory Requirements, Pharmacology, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Regulatory Compliance, Precision Medicine, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Biotechnology

    4.7 stars, 73 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Social Media Content, Infographics, Social Media, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Concision, Social Media Strategy, Recruitment, Professionalism, Writing, Data Visualization, Branding

    4.5 stars, 697 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (697) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Generative AI for Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sales Strategy, Sales Pipelines, AI Personalization, Sales Operations, Responsible AI, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Account Management, Business Process Automation, Business Intelligence, Workflow Management, Market Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

    4 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4 (40) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Cyber Governance, Computer Security, Technical Communication, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Física: Dimensión y Movimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Integral Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Calculus, Mechanics, Physical Science, Estimation, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Derivatives

    4.6 stars, 210 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (210) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

    Estrategia de Identidad de una Marca

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Business Research, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Design Research, Market Research, Creative Design, Creativity, Target Audience, Value Propositions

    4.9 stars, 305 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out: University of Michigan
  • Command Line Interfaces and Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera
  • Implant Dentistry: The University of Hong Kong
  • Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • Generative AI for Sales: Coursera
  • Introduction to Ethical Hacking Principles: SkillUp
  • Física: Dimensión y Movimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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