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: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Content Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Relationship Management, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing, A/B Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Internal Auditing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Research Ethics, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Informed Consent, Document Management, Electronic Medical Record
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Keyword Research, Google Gemini, Generative AI, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Management, Talent Pipelining, Team Motivation, Influencing, Visionary, Team Leadership, People Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Talent Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Business Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, User Experience, Competitive Analysis, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Markov Model, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Anthropology, Human Development, Human Factors, Science and Research, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Research Design, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Big Data, Statistical Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, User Research, Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Ideation, Generative AI, Brainstorming, UI/UX Research, Innovation, User Experience, Usability Testing, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Business Consulting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks