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.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Materials science, Sustainable Technologies, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Power, Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Standard, Product Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Pharmacotherapy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Capacity Planning, Stakeholder Management, Analysis, Education and Training, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Training, Business Research, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Unsupervised Learning, Big Data, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Machine Learning Algorithms, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Scalability
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Manufacturing Processes, Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Cyber Engineering, Digital Transformation, Robotic Process Automation, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Artificial Intelligence, Simulation and Simulation Software
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Game Design, Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Persona Development, Driving engagement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, User Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Data Management, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Process, Overcoming Objections, Selling Techniques, Verbal Communication Skills, Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Presentation, B2B Sales, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Needs Assessment, Sales Pipelines, Solution Selling, Communication, Consumer Behaviour, Lead Generation, Rapport Building, Relationship Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Culture, International Relations, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Art History, Social Studies, Intercultural Competence, Music History, Public History, European History, Media and Communications, Multimedia, Research, Economics, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unsupervised Learning, Biostatistics, Biology, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Processing, Statistical Methods, Systems Engineering, Unix Commands, Linux Commands
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Change, Technology Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Product Development, Virtual Teams
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months