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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


  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Write a Month of Social Media Posts with Claude AI

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, AI powered creativity, Anthropic Claude, Content Creation, Social Media, Generative AI, Content Development and Management, Social Media Management, Prompt Engineering, Brand Strategy, Instagram, TikTok, Content Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Writing and Editing, Target Audience, LinkedIn, Product Promotion

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: New
    New
  • C

    Coursera

    SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub)

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Version Control, Data Manipulation, Query Languages, AI Integrations, Analytics, GitHub, Analysis, Software Versioning, Git (Version Control System), Performance Tuning, Data Integrity

    ★ 3.9 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science in Management | iMSM

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Data Storytelling, Internal Controls

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • U

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Science in Accounting | iMSA

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Management Accounting, Model Evaluation, Fund Accounting, Operations Management, Agile Methodology, Organizational Change, Audit Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statement Analysis, Data Visualization, Risk Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Revenue Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Data Governance, Financial Auditing, Generative AI, Supply And Demand, Data Storytelling

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • M

    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Model Training, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Optimism, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning, Behavioral Economics

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, OpenAI API, Generative AI, LLM Application, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Large Language Modeling, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Keras (Neural Network Library), Fine-tuning, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Caregiving, Family Support, Diversity Awareness, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Personal Care, Mental Health, Chronic Diseases, Care Management, Patient Education and Support, Preventative Care, Maternal Health, Student Support and Services, Patient Treatment, Pediatrics, Emergency Response, Treatment Planning, Neurology, Patient Safety

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Ashoka University

    Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Learning Strategies, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a Photo-Sharing Social App in iOS (Swift)

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Swift Programming, Mobile Development, Authentications, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Application Design, User Flows, User Accounts, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Architecture, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Science and Machine Learning with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Matplotlib, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Seaborn, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Science, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Python Programming, Model Training, Statistical Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Tobacco & Nicotine: Public Health, Science, Policy, and Law

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Legal Strategy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Risk, Epidemiology, Plaintiff, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Public Policies, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Write a Month of Social Media Posts with Claude AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • SQL for Data Science (and Version Control with GitHub): Coursera
  • Master of Science in Management | iMSM: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Master of Science in Accounting | iMSA: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam: Microsoft
  • The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good: University of Pennsylvania
  • Machine Learning, Data Science and Generative AI with Python: Packt
  • Manejo de Crisis Epilépticas y Promoción de la Inclusión Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Personality in Action: Science to Shape Your Life: Ashoka University
  • Build a Photo-Sharing Social App in iOS (Swift): EDUCBA

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