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.

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Incident Response, User Accounts, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Machine Learning, Event Monitoring, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, Continuous Monitoring, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Authentications, Data Collection, Configuration Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematical Modeling, Data Transformation, Computational Logic, Operational Efficiency, Performance Tuning, Business Logic, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Instructional Design, ChatGPT, Brainstorming, Needs Assessment, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Persona Development, Professional Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, Child Development, Community Development, Working With Children, Human Centered Design, Qualitative Research, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Empathy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Small Data, R (Software), R Programming, Sampling (Statistics), Technical Communication, Research Methodologies, Scatter Plots, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Advanced Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies, Applied Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Change Management, Market Dynamics, Business Transformation, Market Research, Revenue Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Governance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Value Propositions, Sprint Retrospectives, Business Modeling, Video Game Development, Agile Methodology, Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Target Audience, Sprint Planning, Target Market, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Market Opportunities, Product Testing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Application Deployment, NumPy, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Process Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours