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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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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Interactive Learning, Molecular Biology, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue

    4.6
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    174 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Solution Delivery, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Development, Presentations

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Driving engagement, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Statistical Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Software, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Decision Tree Learning, Responsible AI, Model Optimization, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Software, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

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    University of Virginia

    Cost and Economics in Pricing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Revenue Management, Cost Accounting, Supply And Demand, Economics, Demand Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Channel, Regression Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    694 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Organizational Effectiveness, Complex Problem Solving, Organizational Change, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, International Relations, Strategic Decision-Making, Education and Training, Human Learning, Decision Making, Human Development, Analysis, Risk Management, Psychology, digital literacy, Digital Transformation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Tables, Data & Networking in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), JSON, Apple iOS, iOS Development, Data Persistence, Data Store, Mobile Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, UI Components, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Digital Marketing Trends

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, MarTech, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Customer Engagement, Strategic Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción al mercado

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Market Research, Target Market, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Opportunities, Marketing Budgets, Business Analytics, Target Audience, Market Analysis, Product Development, Business Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Budgeting, Prioritization

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dassault Systèmes

    SOLIDWORKS Advanced Sketching and Reference Geometry

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering

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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to design Facebook/IG Stories using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Graphical Tools, Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Applied Public History: Places, People, Stories: University of London
  • Modelos predictivos con aprendizaje automático: Universidad de los Andes
  • Cybersecurity Capstone Project: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Cost and Economics in Pricing Strategy: University of Virginia
  • L'avenir de la décision : connaître et agir en complexité: ESSEC Business School
  • Tables, Data & Networking in iOS: LearnQuest
  • Digital Marketing Trends: Coursera
  • Introducción al mercado: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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