Feelings and Interpersonal Relationships (UNINETTUNO)

Coursera

Duke University

Civic Engagement in American Democracy (Coursera)

Social Sciences

So how does the American political system work? Who are some of the key actors? What are key concepts for a student trying to understand what’s going on? How can I as a citizen influence politics? Civic Engagement in American Democracy takes on these and other key questions. We’re Dr. Nicholas Carnes and Dr. Bruce Jentleson, the principal course instructors. Along with our Duke faculty colleagues who also contributed modules, we’ve designed the course to provide a strong foundational introduction to US politics.

Sep 7th 2026

4 Weeks

Government Politics Democracy

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Coursera

Peking University

社会调查与研究方法 （上）Methodologies in Social Research (Part I) (Coursera)

Education

社会调查与研究方法，首先，是一套观察社会现象、测量社会现象的工具；其次，是一套分析和运用社会现象数据的科学方法；最高境界，则是一套针对社会、经济、教育、政治、法律、管理、公共卫生、新闻报道等人类的生产与生活现象，进行科学沟通的思维逻辑与表达方式。

Sep 7th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Research Methods Social Sciences Social Surveys

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Emory University

"Making" Progress Teach-Out (Coursera)

Social Sciences

What is “progress”? How do we decide when we’re moving forward and not taking steps backward? And how do we explore the idea of progress around public sites of memory? This Teach-Out is an invitation to think about what progress means, and how you can look for it wherever you are—in your city, community, or neighborhood—and reflect upon your own ideas about the place you live in.

Sep 21st 2026

2 Weeks

Community Social Sciences Public Spaces

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Coursera

Sciences Po

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

Social Sciences

Urbanization is reaching a new peak in the contemporary world with the rise of mega cities. Researchers try to make sense of these large urban areas using a variety of concepts. The class will review debates and present social science models of cities to analyse and compare contemporary developments. The class will review debates and present social science models of cities and metropolis to analyse and compare contemporary developments.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Cities Sociology Social Sciences

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University of Amsterdam

Quantitative Methods (Coursera)

Engineering Statistics & Data Analysis

Discover the principles of solid scientific methods in the behavioral and social sciences. Join us and learn to separate sloppy science from solid research! This course will cover the fundamental principles of science, some history and philosophy of science, research designs, measurement, sampling and ethics. The course is comparable to a university level introductory course on quantitative research methods in the social sciences, but has a strong focus on research integrity. We will use examples from sociology, political sciences, educational sciences, communication sciences and psychology.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Ethics Research Methods Social Sciences

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Leiden University,LDE Centre for Safety and Security

Risk in Modern Society (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Risk has become one of the defining features of modern society. Almost daily, we are preoccupied with assessing, discussing, or preventing a wide variety of risks. It is a cornerstone notion for businesses and organizations, but also for nation states and their many levels of government. And even for individuals, risk and the avoidance or embracing thereof, is a key theme. The course Risk in Modern Society sheds light on the broad concept of risk.

Sep 14th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Risk Security Government

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Coursera

Copenhagen Business School

An Introduction to Consumer Neuroscience & Neuromarketing (Coursera)

Management & Leadership

How do we make decisions as consumers? What do we pay attention to, and how do our initial responses predict our final choices? To what extent are these processes unconscious and cannot be reflected in overt reports? This course will provide you with an introduction to some of the most basic methods in the emerging fields of consumer neuroscience and neuromarketing. You will learn about the methods employed and what they mean. You will learn about the basic brain mechanisms in consumer choice, and how to stay updated on these topics. The course will give an overview of the current and future uses of neuroscience in business.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Neuroscience Management

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Coursera

Commonwealth Education Trust

Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships (Coursera)

Education Teacher Professional Development

The Foundations of Teaching for Learning programme is for anyone who is teaching, or who would like to teach, in any subject and any context - be it at school, at home or in the workplace. With dynamic lessons taught by established and respected professionals from across the Commonwealth, this eight course programme will see you develop and strengthen your skills in teaching, professionalism, assessment, and more. As you carry on through the programme, you will find yourself strengthening not only your skills, but your connection with colleagues across the globe. A professional development opportunity not to be missed.

Sep 21st 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education Learning Social Sciences

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The University of Sydney

Ethical Social Media (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Social media connects us across space and time, allowing us to find like-minded communities and participate creatively in public life as never before. We may often use social media without thinking much about the possible consequences. But there is a shadow side associated with social media use, which takes the form of hate speech, increased surveillance, lack of anonymity and questionable use of our data. What do we need to know to use social media spaces effectively, in a way that is safe and productive for all?

Sep 7th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Ethics Society Social Sciences

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Coursera

University of Geneva

Développement psychologique de l'enfant (Coursera)

Health & Society

Comment se développent les enfants? Quelles sont leurs compétences perceptives, affectives et sociales ? Quels sont leurs besoins ? Telles sont les questions auxquelles répond ce MOOC. Nous vous apporterons des informations claires, validées scientifiquement et accessibles, que vous soyez parents, grands-parents, étudiants, professionnels de la petite enfance ou tout simplement désireux de mieux comprendre le développement des enfants.

Sep 7th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Children Psychological Child Development

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies (Coursera)

Education Social Sciences

This course opens with an exploration of the social context and aims of literacy teaching and learning. It goes on to describe a range of historical and contemporary approaches to literacy pedagogy, including didactic, authentic, functional, and critical approaches. The course takes has a 'Multiliteracies' perspective, which aims to expand the definition of literacy to encompass today's multimodal communications, and the diversity of literacies across different social and culltural contexts.

Sep 7th 2026

4 Weeks

Education Social Sciences Teacher

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Coursera

University of Amsterdam

The Social Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Sonar-Global is a collaborative work to mobilize social sciences against infectious threats. It is a sustainable international network to strengthen the active participation of the social sciences in the prevention and response to infectious threats, including those posed by antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine hesitancy.

Sep 21st 2026

4 Weeks

Social Sciences Governance Antimicrobial Resistance

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