Social Media Courses

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)

Community Organizing for Social Justice

325 ratings at Coursera

Strategies for community organizing, fostering diversity, and creating social change. Learn practical steps to set goals, assess needs, develop action plans, and build support for implementation.

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

Critical criminology and the social sciences

5 reviews

This free course, Critical criminology and the social sciences, will provide you with an insight into some of the main disciplines within the social sciences, focusing in particular on critical ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Business Strategies for Social Impact

557 ratings at Coursera

Learn strategies for creating positive social impact through business, including purpose-driven leadership, impact measurement, and impact investing. Develop skills to drive meaningful change while maintaining financial performance.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

399 ratings at Coursera

Explore network dynamics shaping social behavior, from revolutions to cultural shifts. Learn how agent-based models and network theories explain collective behaviors, diffusion processes, and social change.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

ESG and Social Activism

178 ratings at Coursera

Explore ESG ratings, corporate authenticity, social activism's market impact, board structure, and inclusive culture. Learn to balance ESG with financial performance and create effective governance strategies.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ethical Decision-Making in a Social World

Explore the psychological and social factors shaping ethical decisions in professional environments, from biases and social norms to emotions and power dynamics, while developing practical strategies for principled leadership.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Specialization

6308 ratings at Corporate Finance Institute

Become an Environmental, Social, & Governance specialist with valuable skills in investing, financial and corporate strategy, and more, and earn an in-demand ESG certification program upon completion

• Corporate Finance Institute
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

English for Media Literacy

2134 ratings at Coursera

This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy.

• Coursera
• 1 day 18 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Managing Social and Human Capital

2606 ratings at Coursera

Develop skills to motivate, organize, and reward employees for high performance. Learn effective decision-making, job design, and organizational change strategies to thrive as a business and social organization.

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

Microcredential

Social Computing

15 ratings at Coursera

Master social computing techniques to analyze networks, develop chatbots, optimize AI with crowdsourcing, and solve real-world problems using advanced tools and methodologies.

• Coursera
• 16 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

The Role of Social Sciences in Nitrogen Research

5 ratings at edX

Humans play a key role in sustainable nitrogen management: how we contribute to nitrogen pollution, how we perceive it, and how we act on it. In this course, we present the exciting ways the social sciences can be used in the field of nitrogen research.

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

Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change

440 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities in this new era.

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

Using Public Policy for Social Change

180 ratings at Coursera

Explore public policy's role in addressing societal challenges, focusing on social inequalities. Learn policy design, analysis, and advocacy skills to create positive change across various sectors.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

98 ratings at Coursera

Explore the power of art in addressing social justice and gender equality, focusing on women's work erasure. Learn to critique art history, develop creative projects, and examine real-world examples of socially conscious art.

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