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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

    Illinois Tech

    Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Electronic Media, Political Sciences, Journalism, Policy Analysis, Data Ethics, Advocacy, Persuasive Communication, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Community Organizing, Public History, Digital Analysis, Digital Communications, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Writing, digital literacy, Driving engagement, Digital Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Duke University

    ESG for All

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Strategic Prioritization, Corporate Sustainability, Prioritization, Business Ethics, Drive Engagement, Sustainable Development, Adaptability, Business Priorities, Governance, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Workplace inclusivity, Emotional Intelligence, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Advocacy, Change Management, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7 stars, 327 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (327) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Deployment, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Android Development, Tensorflow, Swift Programming, Model Training, Mobile Development, Embedded Systems, Computer Vision, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 655 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Memory Management

    4.7 stars, 319 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Help Desk Support, System Support, Computer Security Awareness Training, End User Training and Support, Network Support, Cloud Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Customer Service, General Networking, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management

    4.8 stars, 186 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Environmental Engineering, Water Sustainability, Pump Stations, Sustainable Engineering, Process Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Systems, Engineering Design Process, Plant Operations and Management, Environment and Resource Management, Public Health, Data Collection, Research, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 684 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    SAS Advanced Programmer

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Case Studies, Database Management, Query Languages, Data Access, Database Management Systems, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Perl (Programming Language), Business, Statistical Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Code Reusability, Software Documentation

    4.8 stars, 410 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (410) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    John Wiley & Sons

    Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Modeling, Estimation, Risk Management, Analysis, Decision Making, Risk Analysis, Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Forecasting, Strategic Decision-Making, Probability, Quantitative Research, Statistical Modeling, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Predictive Modeling, Strategic Prioritization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Methods

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Power BI for Beginners: Build your First Report

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data Cleansing, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Data Storytelling, Data Modeling

    4.5 stars, 176 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Complete GenAI Toolkit: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Midjourney

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Adobe Firefly, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimedia, Gemini, ChatGPT, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Generative AI, Digital Marketing Tools, Media Production, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Content Creation, Email Automation, OpenAI, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Media, Elections, and Politics - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • ESG for All: Duke University
  • Device-based Models with TensorFlow Lite: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Technical Support (IT) Case Studies and Capstone: IBM
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York
  • Introduction to Faecal Sludge Management: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era: Fractal Analytics
  • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
  • Quantitative Tools for Risk and Decision Analysis: John Wiley & Sons

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