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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Team Oriented, Persona (User Experience), New Product Development, Product Requirements, Agile Methodology, User Research, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona Development, Innovation, Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Application Design, User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Mobile Development, Database Development, Web Applications, Data Management, Data Architecture, Experience Design, UI/UX Research, Information Privacy, Mobile Development Tools, User Feedback, Functional Testing, Data Structures, Integration Testing, Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Operational Performance Management, Capacity Planning, Operational Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Business Metrics, Business Process Management, Resource Planning, Return On Investment, Capacity Management, Customer Retention, Resource Utilization, Loss Prevention, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Design Thinking, Persona Development, Innovation, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Creative Problem-Solving, Customer Insights, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, User Feedback, Customer Engagement, Problem Solving, Communication, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Design Research, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Marketing Analytics, Market Analysis, Market Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Market Data, Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Forecasting, Market Intelligence, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Predictive Modeling, Business Research, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Management, Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Performance Tuning, Python Programming, NumPy, Jupyter
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), R Programming, Convolutional Neural Networks, NumPy, R (Software), Image Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Deep Learning, Computer Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Scripting Languages, Statistical Machine Learning, Scripting, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Cryptography, Information Privacy, Encryption, Digital pedagogy, AI Personalization, Computer Science, Web Servers, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Medical Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Case Law, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Numerical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months