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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Persona Development, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Smart Goals, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Digital Content, Digital Media Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Customer Insights, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Customer Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Minitab, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Validation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Fluoroscopy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Biology, Specimen Labeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, JSON, Case Studies, Apache Hadoop, People Analytics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Analytics, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Performance Metric, Smart Goals, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Content Marketing, Plan Execution, Performance Measurement, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Active Listening, Target Audience, Marketing Strategies, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Marketing, Facebook
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Data Mining, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, Design Strategies, Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Experience Design, Customer Engagement, UI/UX Strategy, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Customer Insights, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Product Strategy, Prioritization, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Risk Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Processing, Supervised Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, User Flows, Application Design, Mockups, Information Architecture, Ideation, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months