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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Training AI with Humans

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Data Collection, Surveys, Human Factors, Classification Algorithms, Experimentation, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Health Informatics, Health Equity, Health Policy, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Research, Public Health, Data Collection, Data Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Online Influence and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Research, Data Collection, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Media and Communications, Scripting, Psychology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Intellectual Autonomy

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Research, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, Human Learning, Psychology, Learning Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Biology, Data Visualization, Physics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Chi-Square Tests of Hypotheses About Frequency Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Quantitative Research, Statistical Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Psychology, Regression Analysis, Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Investigation, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Data Science (Public Policy)

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Research Design, Matplotlib, Research, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Data Collection, Seaborn, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Pandas (Python Package), JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Analysis, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Lightcap 3: Light in outdoor contexts

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Human Factors, Psychology, Environmental Science, Aesthetics, Safety Standards, Environmental Issue, Research, Technical Standard, Safety and Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Training AI with Humans: Johns Hopkins University
  • Social Determinants of Health: Methodological Opportunities: University of Minnesota
  • Online Influence and Persuasion: Johns Hopkins University
  • Intellectual Autonomy: University of Glasgow
  • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University : University of Michigan
  • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • Chi-Square Tests of Hypotheses About Frequency Tables: American Psychological Association
  • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow

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