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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

    Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Collaborative Software, Software Installation, Unix Commands, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Mac OS, Web Development Tools, Shell Script, File Management, Application Deployment, React.js

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Peer Review, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Computer Graphics

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Process Improvement, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Flow, Process Management, Health Policy, Health Technology, Health Care Administration, Market Dynamics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Medical Management, Health Care, Health Informatics, Stakeholder Analysis, Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Business Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting started with Prezi for small businesses

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Presentations, Marketing Collateral, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Promotional Materials, Brand Awareness, Marketing Design, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Branding, User Accounts, Business Communication

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Memory Management, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Evaluating and Debugging Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Jupyter, AI Workflows, Model Training, Software Versioning

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Explore and Create Reports with Data Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Google Analytics, Data Integration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Fractal Analytics

    Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, AI literacy, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Ethics, Business Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning

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

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    Coursera

    Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Brand Marketing, User Feedback, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Research, User Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Fundraising, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Market Research, New Product Development, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Feedback, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    React - Working with Higher Order Components

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability, Web Development, Application Development, Mobile Development

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Data Governance Ownership, Privacy, Security

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Information Privacy, Data Security, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Data Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Security Strategy, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Encryption, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub: Packt
  • Diseño y creación de videojuegos: proyecto final: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Getting started with Prezi for small businesses: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++: Packt
  • Evaluating and Debugging Generative AI: DeepLearning.AI
  • Explore and Create Reports with Data Studio: Google Cloud
  • Unlocking AI and ML : Your Path to Smart Business Solutions: Fractal Analytics
  • Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi

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