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.

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Customer Insights, User Research, Research Methodologies, Customer experience improvement, Client Support, Interrigatories
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Design Research, User Experience, User Research, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Market Research, Personalized Campaigns, Recruitment, Storytelling, Concision, Technical Communication, Power BI, Project Portfolio Management, Expectation Management, Portfolio Management, R Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Mockups, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Systems Design, Technical Communication, Typography, Motion Graphics, Design Research, User Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Train The Trainer, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Marketing, Customer Analysis, Earned Media, Content Creation, Social Media, User Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Information Privacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Competitive Intelligence, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Persona Development, Microsoft Copilot, Product Development, Market Analysis, UI/UX Strategy, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Data Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Data Governance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Focus Group, Prompt Engineering, Qualitative Research, Market Research, Discussion Facilitation, Data Synthesis, Customer Insights, Business Research, Real Time Data, User Feedback, Analysis, Design Research, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Generative AI
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Personal Development, Personal Attributes, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Community Development, Constructive Feedback, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks