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 Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Web Scraping, Data Storytelling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Matplotlib, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Network Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Visualization, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Linear Algebra
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Intellectual Property, New Product Development, Performance Measurement, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Design Thinking, Value Propositions, Private Equity, Social Media Strategy, Business Modeling, Team Building, Active Listening, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Social Impact, Supplier Relationship Management, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Python Programming
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Image Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Network Analysis, Psychology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matlab, Neurology, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, File I/O
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours