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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


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    SAS

    Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Process Controls, Data Literacy, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analytical Skills, SAS (Software), Data Visualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

    Machine Translation

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Multilingualism, Vocabulary

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    183 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Gestión de Proyectos

    Skills you'll gain: Project Coordination, Agile Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Negotiation, Team Management, Project Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Resource Allocation, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Project Planning, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management, Collaborative Software, Project Performance

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital 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

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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Data Cleansing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Test Data, Machine Learning

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    398 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Reimagining Blackness and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Storytelling, Social Impact, Community Development, Public History, Design Thinking, Performing Arts, Creativity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Visual Storytelling, Design, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Creative Design, Multimedia, Photography, Media and Communications

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Database systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Database Systems, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Database Management, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Databases, Data Mining, Database Development, Business Intelligence, Database Application, Database Management Systems, Big Data, Information Systems, Database Design, MongoDB, Scalability, Database Software

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Artificial Intelligence Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, AI literacy, Python Programming, Responsible AI, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Digital Marketing Institute

    Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Advertising, Social Media Content, Marketing, B2B Sales, Social Media Management, Professional Networking, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Business Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Video Production

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, Frontend Integration, JSON, YAML, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Estatística não-paramétrica para a tomada de decisão

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Probability, Probability Distribution

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving, presented by JMP: SAS
  • Machine Translation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • Gestión de Proyectos: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing: IBM
  • Sentiment Analysis with Deep Learning using BERT: Coursera
  • Reimagining Blackness and Architecture: The Museum of Modern Art
  • Database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy: University of Michigan
  • Artificial Intelligence Essentials: University of Pennsylvania
  • Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube Marketing: Digital Marketing Institute

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