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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    Eindhoven University of Technology

    Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice

    Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Research and Design, Design Research, Research, Visual Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Case Studies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Structuring Values in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Political Sciences, Economics

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Experimentation, Governance, Science and Research

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Experimentation, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Research, Human Centered Design, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Creative Problem-Solving, Case Studies, Critical Thinking

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Peoples and Cultures

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Issue, Environment, Advocacy, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Energy and Utilities, World History, Research, Construction

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Research, Scientific Methods, Investigation

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Cooperation, Discussion Facilitation, Collaboration, Research, Community Development, Creative Thinking, Community Outreach, Climate Change Adaptation, Student Engagement, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research

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    University of California, Irvine

    Collegiate Esports and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Workforce Development, Higher Education, Academic Advising, Relationship Building, Market Dynamics, Research, Student Engagement, Discussion Facilitation, Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making

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    University of California San Diego

    Capstone: Analyzing (Social) Network Data

    Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Co-design for All: doing co-design in practice: Eindhoven University of Technology
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Structuring Values in Modern China: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Street Experiments for Sustainable and Resilient cities: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Arctic Peoples and Cultures : University of Alberta
  • The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
  • Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World: University of Florida
  • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association

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