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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Physiology, Human Factors, Anatomy, Psychology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Legal Technology, Legal Risk, Legal Research, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Regulation and Legal Compliance, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Compliance Management, Automation, AI Enablement, Electronic Discovery, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Social Impact, Research, Advocacy, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Multimedia
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Quantitative Research, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Mechanics, Chemistry
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Professional Networking, Organizational Skills, User Accounts, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Collaboration, Project Portfolio Management, Driving engagement, Resourcefulness, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research, European History, World History, Photography, Investigation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Journals
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Child Welfare, Substance Abuse, Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Family Law, Health Policy, School Psychology, Risk Analysis, Mental Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Intercultural Competence, Culture, Teaching, Training Programs, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Research, Research Methodologies, International Relations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Diversity Awareness, Sustainable Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Employee Engagement, Workforce Management, Social Impact, Research, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Training, Business Research, Employee Surveys, Research Methodologies, Internal Communications, Environment Health And Safety, Program Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months