Data collection courses can help you learn survey design, sampling techniques, data cleaning, and statistical analysis. You can build skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, data visualization, and ethical considerations in data handling. Many courses introduce tools like Excel for data manipulation, R for statistical analysis, and software like Qualtrics for survey creation, showing how these skills are applied in real-world research settings.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Web Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Application Deployment, Software Documentation, Package and Software Management, JSON, Server Side, Python Programming, Data Validation
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Technology Architecture, Business Continuity Planning, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, Contingency Planning, Compliance Management, Internal Controls, Governance, Continuous Monitoring, Data Management, Computer Security, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Regulatory Requirements, Human Factors (Security), Artificial Intelligence
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Visual Studio, C# (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Program Development, Programming Principles, C and C++, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Learning Management Systems, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Computer Science, Interactive Design, Emerging Technologies, Diversity Awareness
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Reinforcement Learning, Google Cloud Platform, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Google Sheets, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Software, Cloud Deployment, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Data Science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Risk Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management Framework, Operational Risk, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Risk, Computer Security Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Risk Modeling, Security Management, Security Controls, Risk Mitigation, Event Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Network Security, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Exploitation techniques, Transaction Processing, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Data Strategy, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Customer experience strategy (CX), Technology Strategies, Plan Execution, Strategic Leadership, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Digital Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Organizational Strategy, Risk Management, Change Management, Computing Platforms
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Application Deployment, Social Network Analysis, Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Java, Text Mining, Graph Theory, File I/O
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LangChain, LLM Application, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Application Development, Python Programming
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours