Social Media Courses

Media Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes

Students will learn about different ways to analyze emerging forms of misinformation such as “deepfake” videos, as well as how new technologies can be used to create a more just and equitable world.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Statistics and Data Science (Social Sciences Track)

Master data science for social sciences with MIT's program covering probability, machine learning, statistics, and data analysis to solve complex social, economic, and policy challenges.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $1,500.00
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Statistics and Data Science (Time Series and Social Sciences Track)

Master time series analysis with interventions for social sciences, economics, and policy-making. Analyze temporal data to drive informed decisions and formulate effective policies.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $1,500.00
• 3 courses

Data Analysis for Social Scientists

Master methods for analyzing data to answer cultural, social, economic, and policy questions using R, probability, statistics, and machine learning techniques.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Evaluating Social Programs

Discover how randomized evaluations measure social program impact, from theory of change to sample sizing, and how findings can inform evidence-based policy design.

• MITx Online
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Data Analysis for Social Scientists

Learn data analysis techniques for social sciences, including probability, statistics, regression, experiments, and machine learning, with real-world applications and R programming instruction.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Philosophy In Film and Other Media

Explore philosophical themes through film, literature, and opera, focusing on emotional expression and cognition in works by Sturges, Shaw, Cocteau, Hitchcock, Joyce, and Bergman.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Learning, Media, and Technology

Explore how digital technologies transform learning across all ages, from reading apps to MOOCs, through historical, policy, and design perspectives.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Global Social Entrepreneurship

12 reviews

Develop and launch a social venture to create positive change globally. Learn from successful entrepreneurs, design your mission, structure your organization, and measure impact.

• Independent
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Social Psychology

5 reviews

Learn why people think and behave the way they do in social settings.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Discovering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

7 reviews

Revisit the purpose of companies and explore with us what their Corporate Social Responsibility is. Move on to responsible leadership! Learn how to implement a credible CSR strategy in a company, no matter its size.

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

What is Social?

12 reviews

Explore effective social media strategies for business growth. Learn to leverage digital trends, understand consumer behavior, and build a strong online presence to engage your target audience.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

2720 ratings at Coursera

Explore network analysis using NetworkX, covering connectivity, centrality, and network evolution. Learn to model real-world phenomena as networks and apply analysis techniques to various datasets.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

ESG: Social Issues & Materiality

Determine how social issues impact the bottom-line of company operators, financial service providers, and industry at large

• Corporate Finance Institute
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Social Psychology - Self and Other, Part I

3 reviews

Explore social psychology, examining self-perception, biases, and interpersonal connections. Gain insights into cognitive dissonance and how we perceive others in this engaging lecture on human behavior.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video