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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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    Coursera

    Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Development, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Manipulation, Databases, Data Import/Export, PostgreSQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Institute for the Future

    Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Proactivity, Strategic Planning, Action Oriented, Planning, Community Organizing, Strategic Thinking, Optimism, Social Impact, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Culture, Persuasive Communication, Creativity, Goal Setting, Leadership, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    290 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Global Marketing, Corporate Sustainability, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Economic Development, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Sustainable Development, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Thought Leadership, Growth Strategies, Economics, Natural Resource Management, Digital Transformation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    262 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Six Sigma White Belt

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Improvement, Quality Management, Kaizen Methodology, Lean Methodologies, Quality Management Systems, Process Improvement, Pareto Chart, Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Correlation Analysis, Diagram Design, Prioritization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    T

    Tsinghua University

    General Academic English

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, English Language, Economics, Psychology, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Vocabulary

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    A

    American Psychological Association

    Psychology of the Self

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline, Personal Development, Psychology, Self-Motivation, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Goal Setting, Motivational Skills, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Peking University

    Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示

    Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Presentations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Communication, Vocabulary, Non-Verbal Communication, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Language Competency, Language Learning, Business Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    159 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Data Infrastructure, Software Systems, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Big Data

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Michigan

    Assessing and Improving Community Health

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Systems, Data Collection, Care Coordination

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Fortinet, Inc.

    FortiManager Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Network Security, Security Management, Systems Integration, Scripting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions with Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Security

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Mobile Development, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, Anthropic Claude, Mobile Development Tools, LLM Application, iOS Development, Machine Learning Software, Personalized Campaigns, Apple iOS, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning Methods, Application Development, Model Training, Digital Analysis, Cloud Applications, Application Design

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Performing Data Definition and Manipulation in SQL: Coursera
  • Urgent Optimism: How to Turn Foresight into Action: Institute for the Future
  • Hacer negocios con multinacionales y empresas en América Latina: Universidad de los Andes
  • Six Sigma White Belt: Packt
  • General Academic English: Tsinghua University
  • Psychology of the Self : American Psychological Association
  • Essentials for English Speeches and Presentations 英语演讲与演示: Peking University
  • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Assessing and Improving Community Health: University of Michigan
  • FortiManager Administrator: Fortinet, Inc.

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