Computational Social Science Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Computational Social Science

144 reviews

Explore modern computational tools to analyze digital footprints, uncover social patterns, and simulate hypothetical scenarios. Gain insights into human behavior and societal dynamics using cutting-edge research methods.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Computational Social Science Methods

144 reviews

Explore computational social science's impact on society, covering data science, machine learning, social networks, and simulations. Gain insights into digital footprints and emerging social patterns.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Computational Social Science Capstone Project

34 reviews

Integrative lab applying computational social science skills: web scraping, network analysis, NLP, and agent-based modeling to analyze social media data and simulate idea diffusion.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Computer Simulations

53 reviews

Explore complex social phenomena through computer simulations. Learn to create and analyze agent-based models, combining hypothetical scenarios with real-world data to study and improve societal systems.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Frontiers of Computational Social Science - Agent-Based Modeling and Artificial Societies

Explore agent-based modeling in computational social science, from playground simulations to global epidemic models, with insights on future developments in neuro-cognitive agents and their applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

The Role of Computational Social Science in Policymaking - Session 6

Expert panel explores computational social science's role in policymaking, discussing micro data, agent-based models, empirical validation, and applications in fisheries, energy, and digital twins to enhance decision-making processes.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evaluating and Designing Computing Systems for the Future of Work

Explore how computing technologies reshape work, communication, and collaboration. Discover data-driven methods to understand and design AI-powered workplace systems for improved user experiences.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Human-Centered AI for Mental Health Prediction in Social Media Data

Exploring human-centered machine learning for ethical and compassionate mental health predictions on social media, combining Media Studies and Computer Science approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Online Communities as Model Systems for Commons Governance

Exploring how online communities serve as laboratories for self-governance, offering insights into institutional design and functioning through computational social science approaches.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Towards Human Behavior Modelling from Mobile Data - Dr. Nuria Oliver

Exploring human behavior modeling through mobile data, covering topics like personality inference, financial responsibility, boredom detection, and crime prediction using advanced data analysis techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USC Information Sciences Institute

Challenges and Opportunities in Measuring Social Constructs Using Computational Methods

Explore challenges and opportunities in measuring social constructs computationally. Examine stance detection limitations and social media bios for identity presentation. Discuss impacts of LLMs and data sharing on future research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Paul G. Allen School

Computational Methods for Human Networks and High-Stakes Decisions

Computational methods for analyzing human networks and their impact on high-stakes decisions, focusing on COVID-19 pandemic response, political polarization, and supply chain resilience.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AI Doctoral Academy

Analyzing Arguments from Political Debates

Explore advanced computational techniques for analyzing and understanding political debate arguments, focusing on AI-driven methods for extracting meaningful insights from political discourse.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AI Doctoral Academy

Methodology for Forecasting Election Results from Tweets

Discover advanced techniques for analyzing social media data to predict election outcomes using computational methods and Twitter sentiment analysis.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

USC Information Sciences Institute

OATH-Frames: Characterizing Online Attitudes Towards Homelessness with Language Model Assistants

Discover how large language models assist social work experts in analyzing millions of Twitter posts about homelessness through OATH-Frames, revealing crucial public attitude trends and policy insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video