Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

SOAS University of London;  University of London

Understanding Research Methods

15 reviews

Demystify research methods and enhance your academic skills with practical exercises, peer feedback, and expert insights on formulating questions, conducting literature reviews, and planning projects.

• Coursera
• 5-6 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World

16 reviews

Explore complex global security challenges, their multifaceted nature, and approaches to address them. Learn to analyze and understand modern safety issues from various perspectives and governance levels.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

GACE 707 Study Guide Middle Grades - Social Sciences (4-8) Exam Prep

Master the GACE 707 Middle Grades Social Sciences exam with comprehensive lessons and review materials covering all test subjects for grades 4-8 certification.

• Study.com
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Justice

58 reviews

This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

8 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course will enable you to understand how arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences. Using extracts from a Radio 4 broadcast, you will look at the different viewpoints that...

• OpenLearn
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Model Thinking

63 reviews

Explore diverse models to enhance critical thinking, decision-making, and understanding of complex social phenomena. Gain tools for analyzing tipping points, economic growth, innovation, and more.

• Coursera
• 1 day 4 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Psychological First Aid

51 reviews

Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Psychology

20 reviews

Explore the scientific study of human thought and behavior, covering perception, cognition, development, emotions, social psychology, and mental health.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Science of Well-Being

31 reviews

NEW TEEN VERSION AVAILABLE HERE: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for the…

• Coursera
• 12 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Psychology

26 reviews

Explore the human mind, behavior, and mental processes through fascinating experiments and key topics like memory, development, social influence, and mental health.

• Coursera
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

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

• Best of All Time

Social Psychology

79 reviews

This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Gender and Sexuality: Applications in Society

91 reviews

Gender & Sexuality shape work, life and play. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to engage with key issues through key concepts and perspectives.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 reviews

This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time