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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


  • S

    Siemens

    Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Engineering Software, Systems Analysis, Product Lifecycle Management, Process Modeling, Diagram Design, Solution Architecture, System Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Cloud Computing

    4.1 stars, 72 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (72) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Derecho comparado, fundamentos y métodos de análisis

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Intercultural Competence, Social Sciences, Research, Research Methodologies, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Advanced App Development in Android

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Computer Graphics, Android (Operating System), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Logo Design, 3D Assets, Android Studio, Android Development, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Graphics Software, Animations, Mobile Development, Color Theory, Creative Design, Performance Tuning, Linear Algebra

    4.3 stars, 132 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (132) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Virtual Environment, Data Literacy, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Access, Statistical Reporting, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming

    4.7 stars, 890 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Decision Making, Estimation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Estrategias de Negociación

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Negotiation, Closing (Sales), Active Listening, Cooperation, Workplace inclusivity, Verbal Communication Skills, Diplomacy, Customer Analysis, Composure, Communication Strategies, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Team Building, Communication, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Effectiveness

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Managing Stress and Building Resilience in Challenging Times

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Habit Formation, Conflict Management, Composure, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Meditation & Breathwork, Persistence, Compassion, Overcoming Obstacles, Crisis Management, Adaptability, Personal Development, Mental Concentration, Personal Care, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Dealing With Ambiguity, Self-Motivation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Foundations of Autonomous Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Verification And Validation, System Requirements, Systems Architecture, Automation Engineering, Functional Specification, Agentic systems, Control Systems, Mechanics, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Safety Assurance, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Algorithms

    3.5 stars, 39 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.5 (39) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Negotiation & Organizational Advocacy for Female Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Negotiation, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Analysis, Leadership, Business Leadership, Professional Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Leadership Studies, Stakeholder Communications, Leadership Development, Assertiveness, Oral Expression, Conflict Management, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IE Business School

    Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Marketing and Public Relations, Marketing Design, Brand Strategy, Media and Communications, Brand Management, Brand Loyalty, Branding, Marketing Management, Marketing Psychology, Communication

    4.7 stars, 2.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Risk Analysis, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Team Management, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Meeting Facilitation, Product Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Product Development, Organizational Change, Project Management, Risk Management, Communication

    4.6 stars, 577 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (577) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Prompt Patterns, Model Deployment, Microsoft Azure, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, Token Optimization, Persona (User Experience), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Test Case

    3.3 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.3 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Model-Based Systems Engineering: Siemens
  • Derecho comparado, fundamentos y métodos de análisis: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Advanced App Development in Android: Imperial College London
  • Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics: SAS
  • Exploring and Producing Data for Business Decision Making: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Estrategias de Negociación: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Managing Stress and Building Resilience in Challenging Times: Creo Incubator
  • Foundations of Autonomous Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Negotiation & Organizational Advocacy for Female Leaders: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Integrated Marketing Communications: Advertising, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and more: IE Business School

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