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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Quantitative Research, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Preprocessing, Data Access, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Verification And Validation, Design Strategies
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, International Finance, World History, Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Strategic Partnership, Policy Analysis, Security Strategy, Governance, Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Responsible AI, Disabilities, Innovation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community Development, Public Policies, Technology Solutions, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Policy Development, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tel Aviv University
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

New York University
Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Art History, Peer Review, World History, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Culture, Music, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Digital Communications
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Drive Engagement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Design Thinking, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, General Networking, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Network Routing, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Data Centers, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Social Media
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Operations, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Performance Reporting, Campaign Planning, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Microsoft 365, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Formal Learning, Childhood Education and Development, Program Standards, Education and Training, Child Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Curriculum Planning, Training Programs, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Pedagogy, Social Skills, Human Development, Empathy
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Simulations, Culture, Graph Theory, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months