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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

    University of Virginia

    Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Writing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, World History, European History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Oral Expression, Community Development, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity

    4.6 stars, 636 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Cybersecurity For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Human Factors (Security), Incident Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Governance, Disaster Recovery, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Awareness, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Enterprise Security, Security Controls, Network Security, Risk Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of Geneva

    The Diversity of Exoplanets

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Physical Science, Research, Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics

    4.7 stars, 38 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Design and Development, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management

    4.5 stars, 62 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Class Library

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, File I/O, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Data Structures, File Management

    4.7 stars, 224 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Behavior Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Professionalism, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Building, Operating Room (OR), Intercultural Competence, Sterile Procedure, Surgery, Personal Attributes, Cultural Responsiveness, Sterilization, Perioperative Care, Collaboration, Patient Education and Support, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovación digital

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Water Resource Management, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Project Design, Social Media, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Water Resources, Resilience, Sustainable Systems, Strategic Leadership, Problem Solving, Sustainable Technologies

    4.7 stars, 202 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 2

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Medical Imaging, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation

    4.7 stars, 249 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (249) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇)

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, SPSS (Software), SPSS, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Correlation Analysis, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Biostatistics, Medical Science and Research, Analysis

    4.6 stars, 159 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    User Interface Design and Prototyping

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Design Thinking, User Research, Design, Style Guides

    4.5 stars, 74 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (74) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Langchain and Langgraph

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, LangChain, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, OpenAI, Agentic Workflows, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Vector Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 142 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (142) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Studying at Japanese Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Adaptability, Student Support and Services, Program Evaluation, Student Services, Student Engagement, Academic Advising, Formal Learning, Planning, Multilingualism, Rapport Building, Program Development, Education and Training, Ability To Meet Deadlines, Project Planning

    4.8 stars, 458 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction: University of Virginia
  • Cybersecurity For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • The Diversity of Exoplanets: University of Geneva
  • Digital Marketing: Illinois Tech
  • Java Class Library: LearnQuest
  • Professionalism in Sterile Processing/Surgical Technology: MedCerts
  • Innovación digital: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Principles of fMRI 2: Johns Hopkins University
  • 医学统计学与SPSS软件(基础篇): Peking University
  • User Interface Design and Prototyping: Microsoft

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