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      J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Social Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Human Machine Interfaces, Data Collection, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics, Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Game Design

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers précaires

      Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Demography, Sociology, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, World History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences, Education and Training, Economics, Governance

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Big Data, Sociology, Demography, Anthropology, Economics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, World History, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      A

      American Psychological Association

      Psychology in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Public Policies, Compassion, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Resilience, Human Development, Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Goal Setting, Research, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

      Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Health Care, Community Health, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Publishing, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Storytelling, Analytical Skills, Writing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Las personas, la tecnologĂ­a y el futuro de la movilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Automation, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Emerging Technologies, Transportation Operations, Social Sciences, Electric Power Systems, Technology Solutions, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Environment and Resource Management, Safety and Security, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      Structuring Values in Modern China

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      People, Policy & Wetlands: Social Dimensions of Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Community Outreach, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Governance

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Our Share: Employee Ownership as a Wealth Sharing Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Workforce Development, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Community Development, Governance, Business Modeling, Business Research, Succession Planning, Research

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sociology courses

    • Social Computing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Villes africaines : Restructuration des quartiers prĂ©caires: École Polytechnique FĂ©dĂ©rale de Lausanne
    • Religion and Thought in Modern China: the Song, Jin, and Yuan: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Psychology in Everyday Life: American Psychological Association
    • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University : University of Michigan
    • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
    • Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Las personas, la tecnologĂ­a y el futuro de la movilidad: University of Michigan
    • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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