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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


  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    English Lower Intermediate B1.1

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar

    4.4 stars, 270 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (270) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    A Short and Interesting Guide to Management Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Corporate Sustainability, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Relations, Team Motivation, Microsoft Teams

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
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  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Network Model, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Network Architecture

    4.6 stars, 848 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (848) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Sales Negotiation and Closing Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Consumer Behaviour, Business Development, Customer Engagement, Decision Making, Customer Relationship Management, Non-Verbal Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, No-Code Development, WordPress, Web Applications, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Content Management Systems

    4.6 stars, 422 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (422) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Documentation, Scientific Methods, Record Keeping

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Visual Perception and the Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychology, Neurology, Motion Arguments, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.7 stars, 284 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (284) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Supply Chain Excellence

    Skills you'll gain: Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Operations, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Business Operations, Materials Management, Financial Statements, Warehouse Operations

    4.7 stars, 657 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (657) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    4.7 stars, 71 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Target Audience, Facebook, Campaign Planning, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Management, Paid media, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgeting, Cost Management

    4.7 stars, 442 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (442) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Automation Anywhere

    Implementing RPA with Cognitive Automation and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Control Panels, Automation, Test Automation, Process Design, Dashboard Creation, User Provisioning, Return On Investment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Dashboard, Unstructured Data, User Accounts, Project Design, Feasibility Studies, Analytics, Extensible Languages and XML, Decision Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Operational Analysis

    4.5 stars, 625 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (625) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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

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

  • English Lower Intermediate B1.1: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • A Short and Interesting Guide to Management Theory: Sage Publications
  • Basic Image Classification with TensorFlow: Coursera
  • Sales Negotiation and Closing Strategies: Chegg Skills
  • Getting Started with Front-End and Web Development: IBM
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Visual Perception and the Brain: Duke University
  • Supply Chain Excellence: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • How to Set Up a Facebook Ads Campaign: Coursera

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