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 California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (325) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Medical Science and Research, Community Health, Research, Clinical Research, Public Health, Diversity Awareness, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Mentorship, Team Collaboration
★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Statistical Machine Learning, Web Frameworks, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Data Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Machine Learning, Python Programming
★ 4.3 (300) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Legal Strategy, Legal Research, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Case Law, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Writing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Integrations, Automation
★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Oral Expression, Ideation, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Promotional Strategies, Discussion Facilitation, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Product Promotion, Public Speaking, Influencing, Concision, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies
★ 4.7 (694) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Indian School of Business
Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Annual Reports, Decision Making, Cash Flows, Investments, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Accruals
★ 4.5 (1.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Therapies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy
★ 4.6 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers
★ 4.5 (407) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Commonwealth Education Trust
Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Teaching, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Formal Learning, Human Learning, Working With Children, Child Development, Instructional Strategies, Childhood Education and Development, Learning Theory, Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Substance Abuse
★ 4.7 (307) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Leadership, Diversity Awareness, Persistence, Dealing With Ambiguity, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Personal Development, Leadership, Resilience, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Habit Formation, Coaching, Innovation, Change Management, Psychology, Storytelling
★ 4.7 (167) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Systems Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Design, Design Specifications, Peer Review, Persona Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Design Software, Technical Documentation, Ideation, Animations, Design Elements And Principles
★ 4.6 (36) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Patient Education and Support, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Endocrinology, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Biology, Surgery, Anatomy, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging
★ 4.8 (758) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months