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.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Governance, Research, Economics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Justice, Social Impact, Advocacy, Student Engagement, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Performing Arts, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Teaching, Case Law, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Research, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, 3D Modeling, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Investigation, Data Modeling, Cultural Diversity, Case Studies, Art History, Research, Timelines, Data Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Verbal Communication Skills, Professional Development, English Language, Research, Higher Education, Communication, Adaptability, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Relationship Building, Vocabulary, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Environmental Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, Case Studies, Vulnerability, Hydrology, Water Resources, Research, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Social Sciences
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Emergency Response, Research, Immunology, Microbiology, Risk Analysis, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Sungkyunkwan University
Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Intercultural Competence, Liberal Arts, Language Learning, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Visual Impairment Education, Disabilities, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adaptive Equipment, Social Skills, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Research, Working With Children, Child Development, Cognitive flexibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Mechanics, Experimentation, Research, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months