Sociology Courses and Certifications

The University of Sheffield

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

224 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

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

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Language and Culture

48 reviews

Explore intercultural communication by understanding the relationship between language and cultural identity.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Crossing Borders

26 reviews

Take a closer look at geographical and cultural borders and understand their effects on people who occupy them or cross them.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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 Intercultural Studies: Defining the Concept of Culture

14 reviews

Understand intercultural communication by learning about the concepts of culture and interculturality.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Intercultural Studies: Intercultural Contact

12 reviews

Learn how the principles of intercultural contact may challenge the way in which you think about social interaction.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 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)

Australian National University

Ignorance! | 无知！

8 reviews

A course about ignorance, what it is, where it comes from, what people do with it, its roles in society and culture, and how to deal with it. New expanded version. | 这是一门关于无知的课程。无知是什么？无知从何而来？人们怎样处理无知？无知在社会和文化中扮演什么角色？我们该如何对待无知？这是新版本课程。

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• 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