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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Data Literacy, Research, Quantitative Research, Report Writing, Analytical Skills, Science and Research, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Feedback, Project Scoping, Data Presentation, Analysis, Mobile Banking, Data Collection
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Report Writing, Business Research, Sampling (Statistics), Research Reports, Quantitative Research, Data Processing, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Marketing, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Presentations, Research Design, Data Transformation, Sample Size Determination, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 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, Brand Awareness, Research Design, Market Dynamics, Data Collection, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Excel, R Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Market Research, Data Collection, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Research, Quantitative Research, Market Data, Marketing, Market Intelligence, Research Methodologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Marketing, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Data Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Report Writing, Network Model, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Research Reports, Model Optimization, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Operations Management, Operational Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Case Studies, Process Optimization, Algorithms, Project Design, Machine Learning, Business Analytics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Data Synthesis, Dashboard Creation, Regression Analysis, Power BI, A/B Testing, Data Transformation, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Surveys
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Research, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Collection, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Project Design, Data Capture, Data Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Prioritization, Tree Maps
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Heat Maps, Business Research, Market Research, Business Metrics, User Research, Data Storytelling, Research, Data Presentation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Financial Analysis, Cost Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Smart Goals, Research, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, AI literacy, Goal Setting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks