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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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    DeepLearning.AI

    Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Processing, Data Ethics, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, SQL, Data Transformation, JSON, Query Languages, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Data Collection, Generative AI, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Safety Culture, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Attacks, Dashboard, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Mobile Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Research Reports, Biology, Life Sciences, Research Design

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create website videos with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Shared Media, Video Editing, Web Design, Storytelling, Content Marketing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Programming Principles, Memory Management, Hardware Architecture, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    OWASP Top 10 - 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Continuous Monitoring, Secure Coding, System Monitoring, Patch Management, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Cryptography, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration, Incident Response

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology III

    Skills you'll gain: Medical History Documentation, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Psychiatry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Manipulation, Statistical Methods, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Python Programming

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    Clemson University

    Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Human Machine Interfaces, Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Production Management, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Public Health, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Getting started with Augmented Reality

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Mobile Development, Android Development, Android (Operating System), Image Analysis, 3D Assets, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Global Positioning Systems, Prototyping, Scripting, Content Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Academic Discussions in English

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Communication Strategies, Tactfulness, Cooperation, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Vocabulary

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data I/O and Preprocessing with Python and SQL: DeepLearning.AI
  • Cyber Security: Leadership: Macquarie University
  • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera
  • ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems: EDUCBA
  • OWASP Top 10 - 2021: Infosec
  • Medical Terminology III: Rice University
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on retail data with Python: Coursera
  • Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence: Clemson University
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania

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