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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 California, Davis

    Python Basics: Automation and Bots

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Automation, Maintainability, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Wiring, Wire Harnesses, Engineering Documentation, Schematic Diagrams, Diagram Design, Engineering Drawings, Electrical Systems, Blueprint Reading, Drafting and Engineering Design, Document Management, Software Documentation, Design Software, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Communication, Electrical Equipment, Technical Standard, Analysis

    3.2 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.2 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Packt

    Asset Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Data Loss Prevention, Security Management, Data Management, Security Controls, Information Assurance, Data Governance, Information Management, Data Storage

    4.6 stars, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SAS

    Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Forecasting, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis Software, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Modeling Data in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis

    3.8 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Jupyter, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Always Remember the Stakeholder

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Internal Communications, Discussion Facilitation

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Deep Learning with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Performance Tuning, Application Design, Technical Documentation, Application Development, Memory Management, Data Structures, Generative AI, Algorithms, Scalability

    4.9 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Scikit-Learn to Solve Regression Machine Learning Problems

    Skills you'll gain: Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Python Programming, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Analysis

    4.8 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Marketing, Communication, and PR

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Continuous Delivery and Managing Builds with Azure DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Build Tools, Application Deployment, Version Control

    4.5 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (10) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Python Basics: Automation and Bots: University of California, Davis
  • Electrical Design Engineer - Wiring Diagrams: Coursera
  • Asset Security: Packt
  • Analyzing Time Series and Sequential Data: SAS
  • Modeling Data in Power BI: Microsoft
  • BiteSize Python for Absolute Beginners: Essentials: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Always Remember the Stakeholder: Google
  • Deep Learning with PyTorch: Coursera
  • Advanced C++ Programming and Modern Practices: Microsoft
  • Scikit-Learn to Solve Regression Machine Learning Problems: Coursera

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