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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy
★ 4.7 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Capillary, Hemodynamics, Drug Development, Oncology, Cell Biology, Biology, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology
★ 4.9 (2.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Computer-Aided Design, Interaction Design, Animations, Digital Design, Technical Design, Human Machine Interfaces, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Programming
★ 4 (318) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Research, Quantitative Research, Research Methodologies, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Sample Size Determination, Simulations, Data Sharing, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Ethics, Computational Thinking, Data Synthesis, Probability & Statistics
★ 4.9 (112) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data
★ 4.2 (775) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Procurement, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Data Centers, Business Strategy, Energy and Utilities, Policy Development, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Context Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Context Management, Virtual Environment, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Public Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies
★ 4.7 (325) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Project Portfolio Management, Engineering Management, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Performance, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Portfolio Management, Timelines, Case Studies, Research, Presentations
★ 4.7 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, European History, Research, Writing
★ 4.8 (725) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Experimentation, Anatomy
★ 4.7 (658) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies
★ 4.8 (605) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months