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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Consulting, Business Research, Research Reports, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics
★ 4.7 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis
★ 4.5 (158) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Focus Group, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Analysis, Discussion Facilitation
★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics
★ 4.6 (472) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Disparities, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Advocacy, Health Care, Public Policies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Medical Science and Research, Health Systems, Public Health, Research
★ 4.4 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Model Optimization, Algorithms, Program Implementation, Mathematical Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Calculus, Business Analytics
★ 4.9 (160) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Solution Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Content Creation, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Design Research, User Experience Design, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, User Experience, User Research, Ideation, Prototyping, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Usability, Research Methodologies, Innovation, Storyboarding
★ 4.6 (906) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides
★ 4.7 (499) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Business Research, Research Reports, Market Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Report Writing, Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Strategic Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Business Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Business Requirements, Market Share, Marketing, Business Analysis, Project Scoping, Requirements Elicitation, Project Documentation, Business Priorities, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trend, Data Capture, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks