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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    Stanford University

    Giving 2.0: The MOOC

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    203 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Correlation Analysis, Google Sheets, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Tableau Software, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Statistical Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, General Science and Research, Psychology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Healthcare Ethics, Psychology, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Research, Media and Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Environmental Issue, Biology, Non-Verbal Communication, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    208 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Persona (User Experience), Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), Transaction Processing, Document Management, Coordinating, Persona Development, Coordination, Plan Execution, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    107 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skepticism

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Justice, Research, Policy Analysis, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Discussion Facilitation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    86 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    ANOVA and Experimental Design

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Modeling, Data Science, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Case Studies

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Research, Investigation, Electronic Media, Digital Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Education and Training, Public History, Human Learning, Curriculum Development, Social Justice, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Pedagogy, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    AI-powered Customer Intelligence with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Customer Insights, Sales Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Sales Pipelines, Microsoft 365, Persona Development, Data Cleansing, Sales Management, Data Quality, Sales, Anomaly Detection, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Marketing Design, Marketing Automation, Customer experience improvement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Data Analysis with Spreadsheets and SQL: Meta
  • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python: Vanderbilt University
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Skepticism: University of California, Irvine
  • ANOVA and Experimental Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens: The University of Hong Kong

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