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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

    Universiteit Leiden

    Population Health: Predictive Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, R Programming, Advanced Analytics, Preventative Care, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Precision Medicine, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods

    4.6 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Virginia

    Agile и дизайн-мышление

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, Persona (User Experience), New Product Development, Product Requirements, Agile Methodology, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Value Propositions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    #talkmentalillness

    Skills you'll gain: Community Mental Health Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Health Disparities, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Health Equity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Substance Abuse, Research

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Synaptic Pharmacology and Function

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacotherapy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Research, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters

    Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Computational Logic

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    4.8 stars, 42 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (42) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Modern Data Architecture Fundamentals with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Lakes, Enterprise Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Metadata Management, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Scalability

    3.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Siemens

    Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Engineering, Digital Transformation, Customer experience improvement, Project Planning, Business Acumen, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Engineering Design Process, Project Management, Internet Of Things, Collaboration, Artificial Intelligence, Business Communication, Teamwork, Risk Management, Leadership, Generative AI

    4.6 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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, Anthropic Claude, Mobile Development Tools, LLM Application, iOS Development, Personalized Campaigns, Apple iOS, Machine Learning Methods, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Application Design, Cloud Development, AI Integrations

    5 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • R

    Rice University

    Assessing Cultural Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Peer Review, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Culture

    4.7 stars, 64 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Population Health: Predictive Analytics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Agile и дизайн-мышление: University of Virginia
  • #talkmentalillness: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Synaptic Pharmacology and Function: University of Minnesota
  • Modeling and Control of Single-Phase Rectifiers and Inverters: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast: Packt
  • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modern Data Architecture Fundamentals with Microsoft Fabric: Microsoft
  • Expedite – Skills for Industry Microcredential: Siemens
  • Generative AI: Turbocharge Mobile App Development: SkillUp

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