Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Tsinghua Chinese: Start Talking with 1.3 Billion People

116 ratings

Beginners' Chinese course from China's top university.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Tel Aviv University;  Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

HOPE: What Makes Us Human

330 ratings

What sets us apart, and brings us together, as humans? How can we live up to our humanity? HOPE is an open invitation to become better at being human, to realize our humanity. Join HOPE to discover what it means to be us and live up to it!

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Computer Simulations

54 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

25 ratings

First it focuses on the essence of terrorism as an instrument to achieve certain goals, in addition to an exploration of this phenomenon and the difficulties in defining it. The second part provides an overview of the state of the art in (counter) terro…

• Coursera
• 18 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

EU policy and implementation: making Europe work!

52 ratings

In this course, we learn how the European Union prepares and decides on policy, and how policy is transferred to member states and implemented by various authorities, including regional and local governments.

• Coursera
• 3 days 7 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science

45 ratings

Explore China's political-economic system, leadership dynamics, policy-making processes, societal engagement, and future prospects in this comprehensive analysis of Chinese politics.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Leiden University;  LDE Centre for Safety and Security

Risk in Modern Society

8 ratings

Explore risk's defining role in modern society, examining various types and perceptions across academic fields. Gain insights into risk management, global challenges, and societal impacts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

An Introduction to American Law

19 ratings

Explore six key areas of American law: Tort, Contract, Property, Constitutional, Criminal, and Civil Procedure. Gain insights into legal complexities, distinctive U.S. approaches, and real-world applications.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Constitutional Interpretation

46 ratings

Examine the most important and vexing questions in American constitutional interpretation.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Stanford;  The University of British Columbia

Game Theory

35 ratings

Explore mathematical modeling of strategic interactions in various contexts, from classic games to real-world applications. Learn key concepts and techniques in game theory.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Caring for the Cancer Caregiver - Resources, Support, and Mental Well-being

130 ratings

Explore resources, manage fatigue, and support mental well-being as a cancer caregiver with expert insights from medical professionals and experienced caregivers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Copyright for Educators (K-12/HE)

65 ratings

Learn the basics of copyright and fair use, so that you can teach your students the essential digital citizenship skills of how to use and share creative work legally and ethically, both in the classroom and online.

• Canvas Network
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Corruption

552 ratings at Coursera

Explore corruption's global impact, causes, effects, and control methods. Gain insights into societal and business consequences, ethical considerations, and strategies for addressing this pervasive issue.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Privacy in the Western World

5 ratings

Explore privacy's evolution in Western society, from historical roots to modern digital challenges. Gain insights on cultural differences, legal developments, and human rights implications.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course