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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 Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Practices, Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

    ★ 4.6 (956) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of London

    Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Collection, Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Data Science, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 4.5 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Create and schedule content for social media with Later

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Content Creation, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Statistical Methods, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Test Case, Data Science, Development Testing, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Sampling (Statistics), Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Systems Integration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Anomaly Detection, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, AI Security, Security Awareness, Network Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Email Security, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Open Mindset, Lifelong Learning, Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Decision Making

    ★ 4.9 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Personal Care, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Laboratory Testing, Regulatory Requirements, Workforce Development, New Product Development, Clinical Trials, Quality Control, Product Planning, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Business

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

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Diversity Awareness, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Writing

    ★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • S

    Skillshare

    AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Animations, ChatGPT, Video Production, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Blogs, AI literacy, Scripting, AI Workflows, Media Production, Creativity

    ★ 3.1 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Science and Research, Physics, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Deductive Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Computer Science, AI literacy, Psychology, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Ancient History

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

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Social Media as a Marketing Tool in Business Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Media Planning, Brand Marketing, Media Strategy, Communication Planning, Media and Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Social Media Analytics, Paid media, Content Creation

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
  • Data Science Project Capstone: Predicting Bicycle Rental: University of London
  • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Create and schedule content for social media with Later: Coursera
  • Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science: Duke University
  • Defending Against AI-Driven Phishing and Social Engineering: LearnQuest
  • Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare

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