Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations

183 ratings at Coursera

Explore core concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations, learn to make a compelling case for DE&I, assess organizational maturity, and understand common pitfalls in implementation.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I

62 ratings at Coursera

Explore foundational DE&I principles and their impact on organizational decision-making. Learn to address bias, discrimination, and privilege to create inclusive workplaces and influence culture and policy.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions

55 ratings at Coursera

Learn step-by-step approaches for planning and executing diversity initiatives, from strategic planning to recruitment, retention, and training, with practical applications for organizational success.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Assessing Cultural Climate

47 ratings at Coursera

Learn to assess and improve DE&I initiatives using various measurement methods, create inclusive evaluation tools, and explore innovative approaches like ethnography and strategic foresight for addressing systemic issues.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

31 ratings at Coursera

Explore macroeconomic principles, measures, and policies. Analyze economic growth, labor markets, savings, investment, monetary policy, and fiscal policy to understand national economies and improve economic health.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore fundamental economic concepts, from supply and demand to market equilibrium and policy impacts. Gain insights into decision-making in business, policy, and everyday life.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

19 ratings at Coursera

Explore microeconomics through production costs, market structures, and household choices. Gain insights into economic decision-making, market dynamics, and policy impacts using lectures, quizzes, and problem sets.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

Explore scientific methods used in archaeology, from excavation to remote sensing, to uncover past behaviors and settlement patterns. Learn about living spaces, environments, diets, landscapes, and dating techniques.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

Explore archaeology's role in activism, antiracism, and environmental studies. Learn how archaeological research impacts modern communities and preserves cultural heritage for future generations.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

Explore the foundations of archaeology, its history, and its role in understanding the past. Learn from experts about research methods and interpretive techniques used to uncover ancient civilizations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

Explore ancient diets, early farming, pastoralism, cultural landscapes, and human origins. Uncover how archaeologists reconstruct past identities and lifestyles through innovative methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale

Develop a working knowledge of economics through three courses covering basics, microeconomics, and macroeconomics. Analyze business decisions, economic policies, and global trade benefits.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Microcredential

Introduction to Archaeology

Explore scientific methods, concepts, and models for interpreting the past. Gain insights into archaeology's contemporary debates and its broader impact on understanding human history.

• Coursera
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Critical criminology and the social sciences

9 ratings at OpenLearn

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

Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms

1092 ratings at Coursera

Explore the legal and economic dynamics of major tech platforms, from Microsoft's antitrust battles to Google's dominance and the rise of smartphones, examining their impact on innovation, competition, and regulation.

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