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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


  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Analysis, Content Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Tools, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Content, Social Media Analytics, Growth Strategies, Social Media, Pay Per Click Advertising

    4.7 stars, 89 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    The Expert Academy

    Buyer Decision Making: Behaviour, Influence And Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Consumer Behaviour, Stakeholder Engagement, Behavioral Economics, Stakeholder Communications, Decision Making, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Marketing Psychology, Sales, General Sales Practices, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Decision-Making, Customer Analysis, Business Ethics, Analysis, Overcoming Objections, Persuasive Communication, Trustworthiness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Cognición encarnada

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Social Sciences, Psychology, Human Learning, AI literacy, Human Development, Sociology, Liberal Arts, Human Factors, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.6 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Inference, Python Programming, Machine Learning

    4.3 stars, 128 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

    4.4 stars, 95 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (95) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics, Algorithms, Calculus

    4.9 stars, 343 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (343) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Build AI Agents using MCP

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, AI Integrations, Agentic Workflows, Responsible AI, AI Orchestration, Authorization (Computing), JSON, Agentic systems, Context Management, Requirements Elicitation

    4.6 stars, 57 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (57) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Data Mining in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Data Science, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Forecasting, Innovation, Proactivity, Strategic Thinking, Creative Thinking, Optimism, Action Oriented, Trend Analysis, Creativity, Adaptability, Empowerment, Leadership, Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investments, Data Mining

    4.4 stars, 238 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Six Sigma Methodology, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Benchmarking, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Analysis, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Leadership, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Regression Analysis

    4.7 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (67) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Buyer Decision Making: Behaviour, Influence And Ethics: The Expert Academy
  • Cognición encarnada: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • AI Workflow: Data Analysis and Hypothesis Testing: IBM
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build AI Agents using MCP: IBM
  • Data Mining in Python: University of Michigan
  • Ready, Set, Future! Introduction to Futures Thinking: Institute for the Future
  • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School

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