Social Dynamics Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Computational Social Science

133 reviews

Explore modern computational tools to analyze digital footprints, uncover social patterns, and simulate hypothetical scenarios. Gain insights into human behavior and societal dynamics using cutting-edge research methods.

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

Collective Convictions Catalyse Cooperation

Explore how shared beliefs drive cooperation, examining adaptive value, transitions, and neutral steps in collective behavior, with insights on narratives and group dynamics.

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

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

Black Capital: African Americans in Washington, D.C.

3 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Uncover an entirely new view of Washington, D.C.’s captivating culture and hear surprising stories from a variety of African Americans who live, work, and thrive there—all while helping to reinvent this iconic city.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Socially Assistive Robotics - SAR - with Maja Matarić

Explore socially assistive robotics: AI-powered machines that motivate and coach humans through social interaction, revolutionizing healthcare, education, and rehabilitation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TEDx

Why Modern Dating is Broken - Challenges and Future Perspectives

Explore the complexities and challenges of modern dating, its evolution, and potential future directions in this thought-provoking TEDx talk by a young student passionate about social issues.

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

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

Explore post-conflict reconstruction's role in nation-building, conflict mitigation, and reshaping sociopolitical landscapes, with a focus on contemporary cases like Iraq.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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

108 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender identity, affirmation processes, and challenges faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Develop skills to create inclusive spaces and understand TGNC history, culture, and societal impact.

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

Russian History: from Lenin to Putin

780 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)

Nash Equilibrium - Location, Segregation and Randomization in Game Theory

Explore game theory concepts like Nash equilibrium, segregation, and mixed strategies through candidate-voter models, Schelling's location game, and rock-paper-scissors, revealing how individual choices impact societal outcomes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Assertiveness Basics: The 50-minute Communication Guide

18703 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 50 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

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)