Social Sciences Courses and Certifications

Comparative Research Designs and Methods

Explore systematic comparative analysis in social sciences, from few-case comparisons to complex case handling using QCA. Learn to reduce complexity and build theories through configurational solutions.

• Federica
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Digital Culture: Visions and Legacies

Explore Marshall McLuhan's predictions about digital culture, their current relevance, and emerging technologies. Gain insights into critical technological and cultural issues shaping our global village.

• Federica
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Humanities and Social Sciences.

Explore ancient India's intellectual legacy, blending humanities and sciences. Uncover timeless wisdom, philosophical insights, and scientific achievements that shaped Indian knowledge systems.

• Swayam
• 10 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

Delve into the research behind terrorism as you unpack the assumptions and impacts of both terrorism and counterterrorism.

• FutureLearn
• 6 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Survey Research Methodology

The course aims at providing Master Students, who are in the process of preparing their Master Thesis, with the basic knowledge about survey research methodology, which is a very popular and valuable method for collecting structured data from a high numb…

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Why Media Matters for Global Development

Explore how the media can help to tackle poverty and inequality all around the world.

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

Identifying and Responding to Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) in Pregnancy

Discover how you can better support people experiencing domestic violence and abuse in pregnancy.

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

Humanitarian Action, Response and Relief

Understand both the principles and practicalities of humanitarian response and learn about disaster management.

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

Social Change: How Can Marketing Help?

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Learn how marketing can be used to improve healthcare, protect the environment and overcome social problems.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The National Centre for Research Methods

Research Methods Pedagogy

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Explore innovative approaches to teaching research methods in the digital age, focusing on effective pedagogical strategies and methodological learning techniques.

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

Microcredential

From Digital Technologies to Social Media

Explore the impact of digital technologies on communication, social media's evolution, disability representation, and human-robot interaction in this comprehensive series.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $537.00
• 3 courses

Working Supportively With Refugees: Principles, Skills and Perspectives

Learn how the principles of psychological well-being, communication and interpretation can benefit your work with refugees

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

Gender-Based Violence: Responding to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse

Expand your understanding of intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA) and learn how to recognise and support victims of abuse.

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

The Science of Networks - C4 Public Lectures

Explore the emerging science of networks, their structure, and function across diverse systems. Learn about phase transitions, interdependence, and mathematical models for predicting network behavior and consequences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Prediction and Explanation in the Social Sciences - Jake Hofman

Explore predictive modeling and explanatory approaches in social sciences, examining their strengths, limitations, and implications for understanding complex social phenomena.

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