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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

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence

    4.4 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (138) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Roman Art and Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.8 stars, 685 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (685) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    El Valle de los Reyes

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Public History, Environment and Resource Management, Culture, World History, Physical Science, Architecture and Construction, Research, Social Studies, Aesthetics, Investigation

    4.9 stars, 410 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of London

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Interactive Design, Program Development, FinTech, Command-Line Interface

    4.7 stars, 190 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, PySpark, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Design Thinking

    4.3 stars, 65 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (65) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    An Introduction to Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Maternal Health, Child Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Environmental Policy, Sanitation, Environmental Issue, Family Planning, Nutrition and Diet, Injury Prevention

    4.8 stars, 885 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (885) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, General Science and Research, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Synthesis

    4.7 stars, 123 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Adjudication, Case Law, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Research Methodologies

    4.6 stars, 299 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Sales and Distribution Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Supply Chain Planning, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Operations Management, Supply Management, Logistics Management, Consumer Behaviour, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Retail Sales, Conflict Management, Salesforce, Retail Store Operations, Cross-Channel Marketing, Team Leadership, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Business Management, Research, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    4.8 stars, 432 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (432) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Machine Learning: Theory and Hands-on Practice with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Network Architecture

    4.5 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Inteligencia Artificial centrada en el ser humano

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI, Human Machine Interfaces, Agentic systems, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6 stars, 122 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera
  • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
  • El Valle de los Reyes: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in C++: University of London
  • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
  • An Introduction to Global Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • Sales and Distribution Management: Sage Publications
  • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne

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