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.

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Research, Market Intelligence, Global Marketing, Customer Insights, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Business Strategy, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Target Market, Program Evaluation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Target Audience, Process Analysis, Brand Strategy, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Report Writing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Google Ads, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing Tools, Campaign Management, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sales Presentation, Budgeting, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Record Keeping, Medical Science and Research, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Informatics, Healthcare Project Management, Health Informatics, Devops Tools, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Clinical Trials, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Network Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Case Studies, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Model Optimization, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Transportation Operations, Business Analytics, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Resource Allocation, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms
★ 4.9 (97) · Advanced · 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 Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Social Impact, Experimentation, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Collaboration, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, Planning
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Experimentation, Neurology, Informed Consent, Market Research, Marketing, Analysis, Data Analysis
★ 4.5 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Surveys, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences, Survey Creation
★ 4.4 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Queen Mary University of London
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Proposal Writing, Research Reports, Research Methodologies, Business Research, Marketing Management, Marketing, Surveys, Report Writing, Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Focus Group, Business Ethics
★ 4.5 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Synthesis, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Research, Presentations, Storytelling, Research Reports, Marketing Communications, Social Media Campaigns, Market Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing
★ 4.6 (185) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Community Development, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Driving engagement, Media and Communications, Cultural Sensitivity
★ 4.8 (170) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months