Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?

110 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender identity, affirmation processes, and challenges faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Develop skills to create inclusive spaces and understand TGNC history, culture, and societal impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Studying Cities: Social Science Methods for Urban Research

233 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda métodos de investigación social para estudios urbanos, desde la formulación de preguntas hasta el análisis de datos cuantitativos y cualitativos, con un enfoque en desarrollo urbano y local.

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

Sorbonne University;  University of Copenhagen;  University of Warsaw;  University of Milan;  Charles University;  4EU+ Alliance

Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

290 ratings at Coursera

Explore data literacy's impact on personal life, society, and knowledge production. Gain skills to interpret digital technologies, discern their value, and understand their influence on human needs and values.

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

Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

52 ratings at Coursera

Explore social science research methods, key questions, and challenges in studying Chinese society. Gain critical skills to evaluate social phenomena and research findings.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Animals and Institutions

69 ratings at Coursera

Explore animals in societal institutions: science, agriculture, entertainment, and welfare. Gain insights into controversial uses and ethical considerations across various contexts.

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

The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

58 ratings at Coursera

Explore changing perceptions of human-animal relationships, examining animals' roles in health, selfhood, and rights movements for improved welfare and moral status.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

20 ratings at Coursera

Explore social science research methodologies, data sources, and ethical considerations for studying Chinese society. Gain skills to design studies, analyze data, and prepare for advanced academic pursuits.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Global Media, War, and Technology

5 ratings at edX

Explore the intersection of information technology, violent conflict, and resistance.

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

Humanitarian Action in the Digital Age

5 ratings at edX

The first MOOC about responsible use of technology for humanitarians. Learn about technology and identify risks and opportunities when designing digital solutions.

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

International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague

13 ratings

Explore functions and challenges of international courts in The Hague. Learn about judicial settlement, law-politics interaction, state consent, and protection of global values through case studies and expert interviews.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Comparative Research Designs and Methods

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore systematic comparative analysis in social sciences, from few-case comparisons to complex case handling using QCA and fuzzy set analysis, contrasting with statistical methods for theory building.

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

Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

10 ratings at Coursera

Equip yourself with tools and frameworks to foster institutional anti-racism, equity, and cultural justice. Learn creative approaches to drive meaningful social change in educational and civil rights spaces.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Social Media: How Media Got Social

Discover where social media came from, how it became integral to our everyday lives, and how that has changed the way we communicate.

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

Career Certificate

From Digital Technologies to Social Media

Explore the impact of digital technologies on communication, social media's evolution, disability representation, and human-robot interaction in this comprehensive series.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $537.00
• 3 courses

Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

14 ratings at Coursera

Explore reputation management through the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal. Analyze corporate responsibilities, leadership, whistleblowing, and data privacy in the digital age. Apply critical thinking to real-world business challenges.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course