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.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

HubSpot Academy
Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Enablement, HubSpot CRM, Data Visualization, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Presentations, Persona Development, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Sales Strategy, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Employee Onboarding, Service Level Agreement, Sales Pipelines, Sales Prospecting, Sales, Employee Coaching, Target Audience, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

MathWorks
Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Anomaly Detection, Image Analysis, Matlab, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Data Synthesis, Performance Tuning, Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Validation, Data Processing, Medical Imaging
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Customer experience improvement, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Persona Development, Customer Insights, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Data Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Quantitative Research, Environmental Monitoring
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Schematic Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Process Flow Diagrams, Hydraulics, Building Codes, Engineering Drawings, Safety Standards, Structural Analysis, Design Specifications, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Statistical Inference, Process Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Risk Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Finite Element Methods, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mathematical Software, Engineering Practices, Environmental Monitoring, Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Failure Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments
Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Stata, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Graphing, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Informed Consent, Clinical Research Ethics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Medical Privacy, Responsible AI, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Patient-centered Care, Patient Safety, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks