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.

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Business Writing, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Equities, Concision, Target Audience
★ 5 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance
★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking, Peer Review, Communication, Data Quality
★ 4.6 (946) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Trustworthiness, Research, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Honesty, Personal Integrity, Peer Review, Journals, Intellectual Property, Mentorship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Market Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Quantitative Research, Innovation, Target Audience, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Business, Benchmarking, Business Acumen, Value Propositions, Descriptive Statistics, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Team Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Data Analysis
★ 4.6 (229) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Change Management, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking
★ 4.8 (201) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Market Research, Business Analysis
★ 4.6 (50) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Gap Analysis, Business Planning, Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Survey Creation, Marketing Psychology, Focus Group, Consumer Behaviour, Interviewing Skills, Business Research, Target Market, Market Intelligence, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Qualitative Research, Marketing Planning, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Discussion Facilitation, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, UI/UX Research, User Research, Survey Creation, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, User Experience, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination
★ 4.4 (212) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design
★ 4.6 (66) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Health, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Community Development, Research, Health Informatics, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks