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, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Video Game Development, Media Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Media and Communications, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Game Design, Recruitment, Fundraising, Live Streaming, Higher Education, Workforce Planning, Content Creation, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, 3D Modeling, Mockups, Industrial Design, Development Testing, Computer-Aided Design, Usability Testing, Design Specifications, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Materials science, Ideation, Mechanical Engineering, User Feedback
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Talent Pipelining, Professional Networking, Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruitment Strategies, Relationship Building, Talent Sourcing, Performance Metric, Job Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Consultative Approaches, Process Improvement, Change Management, Compensation Management, Coordination, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Reporting, Market Research, Performance Analysis, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Probability Distribution, Probability, Statistics, Business Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Research, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Risk Modeling, Financial Modeling, Data Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Starweaver
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Transportation Management, Operations Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Management, Manufacturing Processes, Sustainable Business, Mechanical Engineering, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Materials science, Innovation, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Value Propositions, Income Statement, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Business Development, Market Opportunities, Investment Management, Lean Methodologies, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Presentations
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Seaborn, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Data Integration, Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Western Australia
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Disabilities, Sociology, Labor Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Advocacy, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Public Policies, Media and Communications, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Financial Services, Finance, Tensorflow, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Customer Retention, Persona Development, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Keyword Research, Social Media Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer experience improvement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Regression Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months