Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Monetary Policy in the Asia Pacific

35 ratings

Explore advanced monetary policy implementation in Asia-Pacific economies, focusing on liquidity management, macroeconomic stability, and exchange rate dynamics. Gain analytical skills for policy and market analysis.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Prediction and Explanation in the Social Sciences - Jake Hofman

Explore predictive modeling and explanatory approaches in social sciences, examining their strengths, limitations, and implications for understanding complex social phenomena.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Learn Malala’s framework for influencing change: Research issues, build a strategy, take action, and create an impact right where you are.

• MasterClass
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Positive Psychology

27 ratings

This course discusses research findings in the field of positive psychology, conducted by Barbara Fredrickson and her colleagues. It also features practical applications of this science that you can put to use immediately to help you live a full and mean…

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

International Security Management

1303 ratings at Coursera

Explore international security, from Open Source Intelligence to organized crime. Gain insights from diverse experts across Europe and learn to manage global security challenges.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Computational Social Science Capstone Project

34 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Science of Happiness

35 ratings

The first MOOC to teach positive psychology. Learn science-based principles and practices for a happy, meaningful life.

• edX
• 11 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

353 ratings at Coursera

Explore survey data collection methods, their impact on data quality, and tradeoffs between error sources. Learn about classic and emerging modes, interviewing techniques, and alternative data sources.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Systemic Risk

449 ratings at Coursera

Explore globalization's impact through systems thinking, network theory, and risk analysis. Gain insights into trade, finance, and epidemiology to understand contemporary global challenges and potential risks.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Moral Foundations of Politics

15 ratings

Explore major political theories, from Enlightenment to modern debates, examining government legitimacy, social contracts, and democracy. Analyze practical implications for contemporary issues like inequality and state power.

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

Tezpur University;  CEC

DIRECT TAX - LAWS AND PRACTICE

52 ratings

This UG/PG Level 4 credit course is inter-disciplinary in nature and any graduate or anyone pursuing graduation, who wishes to learn about Indian income tax system, can enroll.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Technology Evaluation for Global Development

1 rating

Learn how to evaluate technologies within a global development context from the perspective of suitability, scalability and sustainability.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 10-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China

25 ratings

Explore China's economic transformation since 1978, examining key reforms, growth sources, and integration into the global economy. Gain insights into current challenges and future prospects.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore the process of transforming scientific discoveries into potential health applications, focusing on drug discovery, animal studies, and the role of government in supporting translational research.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

Learn how to develop, implement, and adapt a strategic plan to fit the needs of your library.

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