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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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    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Foundations of Usability Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Supply Chain, Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Occupational Safety And Health, Water Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Employee Assistance Programs, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Policy

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Работа с базами данных в Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Query Languages, Databases, Database Design, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Data Modeling, Data Manipulation, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storage, Scripting, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Human Centered Design, Product Design, Design Thinking, Innovation, Project Design, Manufacturing Processes, Computer-Aided Design, Product Development, Brainstorming, Manufacturing and Production, Conceptual Design, Production Process, Social Impact, Materials science

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    ITIL 4: Foundations and Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Service Management, IT Service Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Operations Management, Asset Management, Operations

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Memory Management, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Creating Features for Time Series Data

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, SAS (Software), Feature Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Software, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Self-Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Lifelong Learning, Psychosocial Assessments, Goal Setting, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Plotly, Data Presentation, Matplotlib, Interactive Data Visualization, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Presentaciones de Alto Impacto con IA

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Attributes, Technical Documentation, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Design Software, Scripting, Prompt Engineering Tools, Design Elements And Principles

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Mastering AI: Neural Nets, Vision System, Speech Recognition

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Matplotlib, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Deep Learning, AI Personalization, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Plotly, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Digital Signal Processing, Statistical Inference

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Foundations of Usability Testing: Board Infinity
  • Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes: University of Colorado System
  • Работа с базами данных в Python: University of Michigan
  • 3D Printing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • ITIL 4: Foundations and Framework: Logical Operations
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Creating Features for Time Series Data: SAS
  • Self-Assessment: University of California, Davis
  • Data Visualization & Storytelling in Python: Coursera

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