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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Research, Test Case, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Preventative Care, Program Evaluation, Risk Analysis, Quantitative Research, Health Policy, Research, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Active Listening, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Constructive Feedback, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Financial Data, Portfolio Risk, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Wireframing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Human Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Zurich
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Research Design, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Simulations, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Self-Awareness, Motivational Skills, Social Sciences, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Personal Development, Learning Theory, Human Development, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, School Psychology, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Economics, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Child Development, Relationship Building
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Statistical Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Advertising, Behavioral Economics, Data Analysis Software, Biomedical Technology, Marketing Communications, Experimentation, Neurology
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months