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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.


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Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Davis

    Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Prompt Engineering, AI Enablement, Proofreading, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Business Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Analysis, Target Audience, Communication, Communication Strategies, Business Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Improvement, Revenue Management, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Lean Six Sigma, Operational Performance Management, Lean Methodologies, Operational Efficiency, Continuous Improvement Process, Service Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Capacity Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Archaeology and Heritage of Africa

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Anthropology, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Nutrition

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Cluster Analysis, Association Mining, and Model Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, Anomaly Detection, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Market Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Collaborative Software

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Metro Rail Systems and Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Electrical Systems, Public Works, Transportation Operations, Building Information Modeling, Construction Inspection, Structural Engineering, Construction, Architecture and Construction, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Practices, Contract Management, Construction Management, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing

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    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Analysis, Thermal Management, Process Control

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Statistics For Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

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    L&T EduTech

    Piling Construction and practices

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Product Testing, Structural Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Building Codes, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Process Validation, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Safety Standards, Design

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    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Pesquisa de Mercado e a Gestão Estratégica de Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Analytics, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, A/B Testing, Digital Marketing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Editing and Enhancing AI Generated Content: University of California, Davis
  • Operations Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Archaeology and Heritage of Africa: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
  • Cluster Analysis, Association Mining, and Model Evaluation: University of California, Irvine
  • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Metro Rail Systems and Construction: L&T EduTech
  • Phase Diagrams: Arizona State University
  • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistics For Data Science: Coursera

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