Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

16 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
• On-Demand
• 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 a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries

Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Firearm Purchaser Licensing Teach-Out: The Background Check Policy Not Enough People Are Talking About

22 ratings at Coursera

Explore firearm purchaser licensing policies, their effectiveness in reducing gun violence, and public support. Learn about implementation, legal aspects, and grassroots advocacy for these background check measures.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Global Muckraking: Investigative Journalism and Global Media

1 review

Learn how brave journalists can rock the world by exposing corruption and human rights and labor abuses.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Protecting Children in Humanitarian Settings

19 ratings at edX

Strengthen your approach to protecting and promoting the wellbeing of children in humanitarian settings using the latest evidence on childhood adversity and drawing on experiences from child protection practitioners.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

Learn to support transitioning military members as a certified peer sponsor, focusing on community reintegration, goal-setting, and mental health assistance.

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

Classical Sociological Theory

13 reviews

Explore influential sociological theories from Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Analyze classical concepts still relevant today, diving deep into complex texts and ideas that shaped modern social science.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Indigenous Canada

9 reviews

Explore Indigenous histories and perspectives in Canada, covering topics like fur trade, treaties, legal systems, activism, and contemporary life. Gain insights into complex Indigenous-settler relations.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

7883 ratings at Coursera

Develop research skills for social sciences: design studies, analyze data, and interpret results. Learn quantitative and qualitative methods, basic and inferential statistics, culminating in a final research project.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 9 courses

Health and Safety of a Home-Based Childcare Center

31 ratings at Coursera

Learn to create a safe, healthy home-based childcare center. Covers safety, nutrition, wellness, and emergency planning. Includes developing a Family Policy Handbook section for professional operation.

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

Introduction to Social Research Methods

1 review

How does ‘society’ function? What makes ‘culture’? These are questions that can help us to understand the most pressing issues today – but how do we answer them? This course will explore the methods used by researchers in social science.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Animals and Society

211 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intricate relationships between animals and human society, examining their impact on language, economy, and culture through an interdisciplinary sociological lens.

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

Child Care as a Business

19 ratings at Coursera

Learn to establish and manage a successful home-based child care business, covering finances, contracts, policies, and pricing strategies for a professional and sustainable operation.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Deep Teaching Solutions

Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

24 reviews

Discover how to navigate free speech challenges in the digital age, master difficult conversations, and bridge divides using neuroscience-backed negotiation techniques.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course