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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

    Universidad de los Andes

    Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos

    Skills you'll gain: Asset Management, Fixed Asset, Facility Management and Maintenance, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Maintainability, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Lifecycle Management, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Reliability, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cost Benefit Analysis, Scheduling

    4.9 stars, 143 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Scenario Testing, Technical Communication

    4.3 stars, 47 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (47) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Advanced Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Vector Databases, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, MySQL, Data Import/Export

    3.8 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.8 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Análisis estático lineal y no lineal de estructuras

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Python Programming, Building Codes, Program Development, Linear Algebra, Materials science, Mechanics

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Extract, Transform, and Load in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, Data Transformation, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Query Languages, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Data Store, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection, Data Storage

    4.5 stars, 22 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The STATA OMNIBUS: Regression and Modelling with STATA

    Skills you'll gain: Stata, STATA (Software), Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Logistic Regression, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Transformation, Graphing, Model Evaluation

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ROS 2 Foundations: Architecture, Programming & Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Docker (Software), Containerization, Ubuntu, System Configuration, Systems Architecture, Middleware, Software Architecture, Python Programming, C and C++, Development Environment, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Software Installation, Generative AI

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Probability

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Debugging, Data Transformation, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, Data Preprocessing, Analytics, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Manipulation, Code Review, Model Optimization, Data Analysis Software, SQL

    4.6 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Creación XR y Metaversos para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prototyping, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, User Research, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, Cross Platform Development, Program Development, 3D Assets, C# (Programming Language), Functional Design, Game Design, Interaction Design, Interactive Design, Animations, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Display Devices

    4.8 stars, 29 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Java and Programming Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Debugging, Computer Programming, Computing Platforms

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Connect an App to a Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Operational Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Database Application, Databases, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Access, PostgreSQL, SQL

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social science research courses

  • Introducción al mantenimiento de activos físicos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Análisis estático lineal y no lineal de estructuras: Universidad de los Andes
  • Data Extract, Transform, and Load in Power BI: Microsoft
  • The STATA OMNIBUS: Regression and Modelling with STATA: Packt
  • ROS 2 Foundations: Architecture, Programming & Core Concepts: Packt
  • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel, Part 2: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Coding and Automation for Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Creación XR y Metaversos para todos: Universidad de los Andes

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