Social Dynamics Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Computational Social Science

130 reviews

Explore the intersection of technology and society with this 26-week course from UC Davis. Learn to use computational tools to understand human behavior, study digital footprints, and simulate hypothetical scenarios.

• Coursera
• 26 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

Paradoxes of War

12 reviews

The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Politics of Reconstructing Iraq

This course is being offered in conjunction with the colloquium The Politics of Reconstructing Iraq, which is sponsored by MIT’s Center for International Studies and Department of Urban Studies and Planning. Fundamentally, the course focuses on contempor…

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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

104 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender identity, affirmation processes, and social dynamics with the University of Minnesota's 7-week course. Learn to create inclusive spaces for TGNC individuals.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Networks, Crowds and Markets

2 reviews

Explore the critical questions posed by how the social, economic, and technological realms of the modern world interconnect.

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

UC Santa Cruz

Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

765 ratings at Coursera

In this course, Peter Kenez, Professor Emeritus at UC Santa Cruz, explains the events of modern Russian history and introduces its most significant actors—from Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Assertiveness Basics: The 50-minute Communication Guide

18015 ratings at Udemy

Communication Skills. Confidence. Body Language. Stress Management. Social Dynamics. Personal Development.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Client Relations Mastery: Effective Boundaries in Fitness

47 ratings at Udemy

Avoid Problems: Personal Training / Fitness Coach Guide to Managing Client Boundaries and; Relationships Course 2024

• Udemy
• 2 hours 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Studying mammals: The social climbers

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Monkeys have long fascinated us because of their similarities to the human race. In this free course, Studying mammals: The social climbers, you will find out about some of the characteristics that...

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

From Individual-Level Cognition to Collective Dynamics - Ralf Kurvers

Explore collective dynamics and cognition with Santa Fe Institute's workshop. Learn about social systems, evolutionary algorithms, and real-life testing in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Collective Convictions Catalyse Cooperation

Explore collective convictions and cooperation in a short workshop by Santa Fe Institute, covering narratives, adaptive value, drift, transition, and group size.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Jonas Dalege on the Physics of Attitudes & Beliefs

Explore the physics of attitudes and beliefs with Santa Fe Institute's podcast series. Learn about statistical mechanics, cognitive dissonance, and social interactions in less than an hour.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Persecutors, Victims, and Rescuers: How to Deal with Psychological Games Players

212 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to spot people who play mind games and keep their attempts at sabotage and manipulation from getting under your skin.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Raising Emotionally and Socially Healthy Kids

35 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Help your child form friendships, develop self-confidence, and cope with emotions with this course taught by a renowned psychologist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Your Public Persona: Self-Presentation in Everyday Life

33 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Examine the tactics we use, both positive and negative, to manage other people’s impressions and to achieve our goals, in this illuminating course taught by a professor of psychology.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 6 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available