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.

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Sales Operations, Sales, Sales Process, Customer Success Management, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Customer Retention, Content Strategy, Persona Development, Customer Engagement, Customer Insights, Content Creation, Goal Setting, Meeting Facilitation, Service Level Agreement, Writing, Business Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operations, Revenue Management, Quality Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Operational Excellence, Process Optimization, Organizational Strategy, Service Management, Service Level, Quality Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Supply And Demand, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Policy Analysis, Fiscal Management, Socioeconomics, Estimation, Tax, Behavioral Economics, Accounting, Market Dynamics, Financial Systems, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Anthropology, Social Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Oral Expression, Sociology, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Science and Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Creativity, Spatial Data Analysis, Post-Production, Planning, Research, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Critical Thinking, Editing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Writing and Editing, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Frontend Performance, Digital Marketing Tools, Prioritization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Prioritization, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Software, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Integrations, Random Forest Algorithm, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Experience, Responsible AI, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Health Technology, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, Public Policies, International Finance, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Climate Change Programs, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Box Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Visualization, Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Statistical Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Product Design, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Prototyping, Market Research, Design and Product, Ideation, Agile Product Development, Target Market, Target Audience, Customer Analysis, Product Requirements, Wireframing, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Customer Insights
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months