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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


  • D

    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Mechanical Engineering

    4.7 stars, 254 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Rapport Mastery: Building Trust Quickly and Authentically

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Sales Training, Trustworthiness, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Personal Attributes, Composure, Sales Development, Sales, Consultative Approaches, General Sales Practices, Verbal Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Building, Communication, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, Customer Engagement, Empathy, Service Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Human Lifespan Development

    Skills you'll gain: Childbirth, Human Development, Maternal Health, Child Health, Gerontology, Prenatal Care, Childhood Education and Development, Child Development, Human Learning, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Infant Care, Geriatrics, Formal Learning, Postpartum Care, Relationship Building, Higher Education, Learning Theory, Education and Training, Adult Education

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Imperial College London

    Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Drug Development, Pathology, Climate Change Programs, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Cell Biology, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Clinical Trials

    4.9 stars, 95 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (95) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Deployment, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning

    4.4 stars, 297 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (297) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Game Theory, Generative AI, Predictive Modeling

    4.7 stars, 379 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Everyday Excel, Part 3 (Projects)

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Data Integrity, Data Management

    4.8 stars, 297 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (297) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Renewable Power and Electricity Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Technologies, Reliability, Capacity Planning, Market Opportunities, Market Dynamics, Capacity Management, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, Forecasting, Wholesaling, Demand Planning

    4.7 stars, 311 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Sustainability and the Circular Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Business, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, Environmental Resource Management, Business Leadership, Sustainable Architecture, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Land Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Building Design, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Economics

    4.7 stars, 430 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Environment, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Containerization, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration, Scalability, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Kubernetes, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Microsoft Azure, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Microservices, Natural Language Processing, Serverless Computing, Reinforcement Learning, Distributed Computing

    3.3 stars, 33 reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.3 (33) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Journey Mapping, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Campaign Planning

    4.5 stars, 608 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (608) · Beginner · Course · 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

  • SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD for Education: Dassault Systèmes
  • Rapport Mastery: Building Trust Quickly and Authentically: STARWEAVER
  • Human Lifespan Development: Pearson
  • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
  • Microsoft Azure Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Action: LearnQuest
  • Everyday Excel, Part 3 (Projects): University of Colorado Boulder
  • Renewable Power and Electricity Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Sustainability and the Circular Economy: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta

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