Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

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

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

13 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Comparative Research Designs and Methods

10 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Storytelling with Data using Socio-environmental Report Cards

22 reviews

Socio-environmental report cards have proven to be THE tool to effect positive change. Join us as we explore proven techniques to synthesize data, engage the local community, inform decision-making, and drive policy for any environmental or sustainabilit…

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

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

Microcredential

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
• On-Demand
• $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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

European Citizenship – Development, Scope, and Challenges

68 ratings at Coursera

Explore EU citizenship's development, rights, and challenges. Examine free movement, cross-border welfare, political rights, and Brexit's impact. Analyze application in practice and recent contestations.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Utrecht University

Inequality and Democracy

58 ratings at Coursera

Explore the complex relationship between economic inequality and democracy, examining key issues like lobbying, tax avoidance, and alternative economic systems through an interdisciplinary lens.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social and Economic Networks: Models and Analysis

11 reviews

Explore social and economic network modeling, formation patterns, and their impact on human behavior. Learn concepts from various disciplines to analyze network structures and their influence on diffusion and learning.

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

University of Arizona;  University of Florida;  Drexel University

Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

25 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking, global awareness, and teamwork skills through real-world scenarios and collaborative projects. Explore the transformative power of the orbital perspective to address global challenges and foster international cooperation.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Leaders in Citizen Security and Justice Management

Learn about the latest in prevention, police and justice modernization, and social rehabilitation.

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

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

Data for Better Lives: A New Social Contract - Self Paced

With this course, explore the 2021 World Development Report (WDR) and how data can be used for advancing development outcomes. Learn about the principles of a new social contract for data and data governance needed to transform lives for the poor.

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

Supplemental Social Science: Study Aid

Enhance your understanding of humanities with video lessons, quizzes, and tests covering anthropology, education, and psychology. Ideal for supplementing classroom learning.

• Study.com
• 2 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course