Sociology Courses and Certifications

Sciences Po

Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

38 ratings at Coursera

Analyse sociologique approfondie de l'urbanisation mondiale, explorant les modèles de villes, les enjeux contemporains et les perspectives théoriques pour comprendre les transformations urbaines dans un contexte globalisé.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Racecraft: Race, Society, and Superstition (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

This course critically examines how race is produced and sustained through everyday practices that conflate racism with race itself.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

The Story of Fake News

Unpack the history and consequences of fake news and learn how we might be able to combat its effects and encourage credibility.

• edX
• 2 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engagement in a Time of Polarization

How have our online interactions and engagement - as a society - become so toxic? Is there anything we as individuals and citizens can do to stop this trend, or at least stop it from stopping us?

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

Belong / Appartenir: Community, Race, and Space in the U.S. and France

When we think of where we live, who do we imagine as our neighbors? What actions invite some people in and keep others out? This course opens a dialogue about what forces determine the makeup of our cities and communities.

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

Unpacking Activism

Become a responsible and self-reflective activist.

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

Morehouse College

Activism in Sports and Culture

17 ratings at Coursera

Explore the intersection of sports and activism, examining iconic protests, reluctant activists, and the roles of commentators and organizers in shaping social change through athletics.

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

Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS)

Housing Justice: A View from Indian Cities

13 ratings at Coursera

Explore housing justice in Indian cities, examining material, ecological, social, and spatial aspects. Learn strategies for activism, policy-making, and governance to address housing inequalities globally.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Darwin and Design

This course covers social development, social behaviour, social cognition and social neuroscience, in both human and non-human social animals.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Poverty and Inequality

5 ratings at edX

Explore the many facets and faces of poverty and inequality, and discover opportunities for individuals, countries, and a global community to help ensure that no one is left behind.

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

Jesus College, Cambridge

Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment and Violence

6 ratings at edX

Learn how to become an active bystander and address sexual harassment and violence - in the workplace, at home, and in wider social relations.

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

Global Inequality

Explore how class, gender, and racial inequalities shape our personal and social worlds.

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

Global Social Change

Learn how everyday people in China, Bangladesh, Mexico, and the U.S. transform the world around them and advocate for social change.

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

Smith College

Psychology of Political Activism: Women Changing the World

Learn what motivates prominent women such as Gloria Steinem, Loretta Ross, and others to become involved in activism in this political psychology course.

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

Victoria University of Wellington

Restorative Justice and Practice: Emergence of a Social Movement

Learn about the history and impact of restorative justice in Aotearoa New Zealand and its relevance to you.

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