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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


  • G

    Google

    Google Data-Driven Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Ethics, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Integrity, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Storytelling, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Prompt Patterns, Statistical Methods, Analytics, Data Infrastructure, Stakeholder Communications, Visual Design, Spreadsheet Software, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.7 stars, 112 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (112) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics

    4.7 stars, 151 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transaction Processing, Database Management, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Theory, Operational Databases, Database Development, Data Integrity, Database Software, Data Access, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Software Installation

    4.3 stars, 53 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MathWorks

    Medical Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Matlab, Deep Learning, Software Visualization

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Single Variable Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Estimation, Derivatives

    4.6 stars, 474 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Mobile Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Program Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Git (Version Control System), AI Integrations, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    4.6 stars, 148 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - The basis

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Human Factors, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis

    4.7 stars, 502 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, AI literacy, OpenAI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Context Management, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings

    4.4 stars, 163 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (163) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Inheritance and Data Structures in Java

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Java, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, File Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Problem Solving

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Lower Intermediate B1.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.4 stars, 270 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (270) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Data Management, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research Ethics, Pre-Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases, Patient-centered Care, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Informed Consent, Microbiology

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Intermediate PostgreSQL

    Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, PostgreSQL, SQL, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 340 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (340) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Google Data-Driven Decision Making: Google
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Data Manipulation and Transactions in SQL Server: Microsoft
  • Medical Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania
  • Learn to code with AI: Scrimba
  • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
  • Introduction to Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Inheritance and Data Structures in Java: University of Pennsylvania
  • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II

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