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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Design Thinking, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, User Interface (UI) Design, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Labor Relations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, LangChain, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Context Management, Distributed Computing, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Wrangling, Public Health
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Technical Communication, Technical Writing, Data Literacy, Communication, Writing, Generative AI, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Presentations, Productivity, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, LLM Application, Generative AI, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Enterprise Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Identity and Access Management, Disaster Recovery
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Injury Prevention, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), AI Personalization, Health Systems, Exercise Science, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Ethics, Machine Learning, Human Machine Interfaces, Predictive Modeling, Risk Management, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Experimentation, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Physiology, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Financial Forecasting, Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, A/B Testing, Portfolio Risk, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months