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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Analysis, Marketing, Business Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Research Design, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Anthropology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Benchmarking, Data Presentation, Descriptive Statistics, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Research, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, Research Methodologies, Policy Development, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Market Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Business Research, Data Collection, Market Research, Data Compilation, Business Analysis
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Legal Strategy, Legal Technology, Legal Research, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Legal Writing, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Predictive Modeling, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Research Design, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Customer Insights, Research Methodologies, Marketing Psychology, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Concision, Grant Writing, Writing, Grant Applications, Editing, Literacy, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Technical Communication, Version Control
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks