Sociology Courses and Certifications

Model Thinking

64 reviews

Explore diverse models to enhance critical thinking, decision-making, and understanding of complex social phenomena. Gain tools for analyzing tipping points, economic growth, innovation, and more.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The University of Sheffield

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

225 reviews

Learn to recognise the signs of domestic violence and support domestic violence survivors as a health or social care worker.

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

• Best of All Time

Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment?

123 reviews

Explore life inside UK prisons. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending.

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

• Best of All Time

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)

Classical Sociological Theory

13 reviews

Explore influential sociological theories from Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Analyze classical concepts still relevant today, diving deep into complex texts and ideas that shaped modern social science.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

8 reviews

Learn to design effective questionnaires for social surveys, covering response processes, question types, measurement techniques, and evaluation methods to improve data quality and reduce bias.

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

Introduction to Communication Science

7 reviews

Explore communication theories, models, and concepts across mass, interpersonal, and intrapersonal domains. Gain insights into the field's history, dominant paradigms, and cultural impact.

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

Gender Equity and Low Fertility in Postindustrial Societies

1 review

Exploring gender equity's impact on fertility rates in postindustrial societies through in-depth interviews across five countries, examining the incomplete gender-role revolution's effect on family formation.

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

Stanford Seminar - How the Chinese Government Fabricates Social Media Posts for Strategic Distraction

Explore China's strategic use of social media propaganda, including the 50c Party's tactics, government involvement, and implications for information control and public opinion.

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

Stanford Seminar - Antisocial Computing

Explore how ordinary people can engage in antisocial behavior online, and learn strategies for building healthier online communities through data mining and crowdsourcing.

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

Stanford Seminar - How Behavior Spreads

Explore how behaviors spread through social networks, examining complex contagions, network structures, and experimental studies to understand and design effective social change strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Darwin and Design

This course covers social development, social behaviour, social cognition and social neuroscience, in both human and non-human social animals.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Black Studies - Spring 2017

Explore Black Studies through interdisciplinary lens, examining neoliberalism, history, language, and social justice. Gain insights from Noam Chomsky and student perspectives on critical issues and empowerment.

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

Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change

305 ratings at Coursera

Evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence in America, covering legal, policy, and community interventions. Explores firearm regulations, public safety measures, and effective programs to prevent shootings and promote safer communities.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

392 ratings at Coursera

Explore network dynamics shaping social behavior, from revolutions to cultural shifts. Learn how agent-based models and network theories explain collective behaviors, diffusion processes, and social change.

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