Research courses can help you learn data collection techniques, statistical analysis, literature review methods, and experimental design. You can build skills in critical thinking, hypothesis testing, and effective communication of findings. Many courses introduce tools like SPSS, R, and Python for data analysis, as well as reference management software such as EndNote or Zotero, which support the organization and presentation of research projects.

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Laboratory Equipment, Science and Research, Experimentation, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Civil Law, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Culture, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, User Experience, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, User Interface (UI) Design, Network Protocols, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Embedded Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Mindfulness, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Clinical Practices, Clinical Assessment, Mental Health, Patient Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physiology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Engineering Management, Product Management, Market Research, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Innovation, Product Requirements, Target Market, Mockups, Wireframing, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Creativity, Customer Insights
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Collaborative Software, 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, Data Collection, LLM Application, Behavioral Economics, Analytics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

EIT Digital
Skills you'll gain: Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Ethics, International Relations, Cybersecurity, World History, European History, Research, Political Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Commercial Laws, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Court Systems, Civil Law, Workers Compensation, Legal Research, Coordination
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours