Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Revolutionary Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons

29 ratings at Coursera

Explore foundational ideas of government, examining political institutions critically. Delve into philosophical perspectives on borders, elections, constitutions, and prisons to deepen understanding of political systems.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Copyright Law in the Music Business

677 ratings at Coursera

Explore music copyright law, artists' rights, public domain, and sampling. Learn to navigate legal issues in songwriting, fair use, and litigation in the evolving digital landscape.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The meaning of crime

18 ratings at OpenLearn

Tough on the causes of crime'. A famous phrase, but what is crime? This free course, The meaning of crime, examines how we, as a 'society', define crime. You will look at the fear that is generated...

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

The body: a phenomenological psychological perspective

10 ratings at OpenLearn

The body has traditionally been treated as a biological object in psychology. However, is there more to our bodies than that? Some psychologists recognise that we relate to other people and the ...

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

Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

179 ratings at Coursera

Explore urban sociology through various city models, from European to digital, analyzing contemporary urban developments and their societal impacts in a globalizing world.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Feminism and Social Justice

6191 ratings at Coursera

In the course, Professor Aptheker presents a broad definition of feminism that serves to frame three significant events in the history of feminism and social justice.

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

Gender and Sexuality: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

1018 ratings at Coursera

We will use a range of interdisciplinary concepts, tools, and methods to understand and analyze how identity shapes our experiences in culture and in the workplace.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals

1441 ratings at Coursera

Explore how businesses can contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on environmental protection, societal challenges, economic growth, and partnerships for a sustainable future.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Recovering the Humankind's Past and Saving the Universal Heritage

285 ratings at Coursera

Discover the importance of archaeology in preserving and protecting cultural heritage. Learn about historical reconstructions, virtual reconstructions, and the use of ICT technologies in preserving and disseminating cultural objects.

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

European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

1286 ratings at Coursera

Gain insights into EU law fundamentals, including structures, principles, and legal sources. Learn to navigate EU regulations, apply key principles, and understand their impact on business and trade within the European Union.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Pennsylvania;  Unicef

Social Norms, Social Change I

2031 ratings at Coursera

Explore social norms' impact on societies, learn to diagnose and measure them, and discover strategies for creating beneficial norms or eliminating harmful ones in various contexts.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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)

Global Politics

38 ratings at Coursera

Explore global politics, international order, and emerging challenges. Analyze state sovereignty, global governance, and the interplay of disciplines for a comprehensive understanding of world affairs.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Political Systems

25 ratings at Coursera

Explore comparative politics, political systems, regimes, party systems, and electoral systems. Analyze democratic and authoritarian governments, their formation, functioning, and quality. Gain insights into institutional solutions for modern democracies.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Political Concepts

21 ratings at Coursera

Explore key political concepts through interactive learning, developing critical thinking and theory-building skills using the Hyperpolitics methodology and online resources.

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