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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


  • I

    IBM

    Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, IBM Cloud, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The State University of New York

    Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Mitigation, Safety and Security, Health Disparities, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability, Community Outreach, Persuasive Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    232 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics, Social Media, Text Mining, Cloud Computing, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Machine Learning Methods, Business Intelligence, Unsupervised Learning, Internet Of Things, Deep Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Prediction Models with Sports Data

    Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Data Processing, Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Market Data, Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Probability, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    42 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Memory Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Agentic AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LangGraph, Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Context Engineering, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Gemini, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Model Optimization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, AI Workflows, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Linear Regression in R for Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Modeling, R (Software), Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Biostatistics, Model Training, Predictive Modeling, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    530 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Data Import/Export, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Design, Computer Graphic Techniques

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automated Report Generation with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Expense Reports, Business Process Automation, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Literacy

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    70 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio: IBM
  • Clinical Trials Management and Advanced Operations: Johns Hopkins University
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Emergency Preparedness Communication: The State University of New York
  • Natural Language Processing and Capstone Assignment: University of California, Irvine
  • Prediction Models with Sports Data: University of Michigan
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Agentic AI Engineering: Edureka
  • AI Infrastructure: Introduction to AI Hypercomputer: Google Cloud
  • Linear Regression in R for Public Health : Imperial College London

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