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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Computer Science, Functional Design, Scalability
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Active Listening, Compassion, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Employee Engagement, People Management, Conflict Management, Team Management, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Employee Retention, Constructive Feedback, Innovation, Communication, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Culture Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Business Transformation, Leadership and Management, Program Implementation, Organizational Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Stakeholder Communications, Initiative and Leadership, Influencing, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Experimentation, Product Testing, Acceptance Testing, Laboratory Testing, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Procedures, Consumer Behaviour, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Case Studies, Quality Assurance, Physiology, Anatomy, Quantitative Research, Product Development, Psychology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Price Negotiation, Presentations, Marketing Planning, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Tactfulness, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Business Correspondence, Campaign Planning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Risk Mitigation, Scope Management, Project Schedules, Risk Analysis, Project Documentation, Project Estimation, Timelines, Cost Estimation, Scheduling, Accountability Frameworks, Budgeting, Accountability
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Security, OpenAI, Tool Calling, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering Tools, OpenAI API, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Model Context Protocol
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Exercise Science, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Cleansing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Data Processing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Injury Prevention, Athletic Training, Analytics, People Analytics, Data Analysis, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, GitHub Copilot, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Automation, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Goal Setting, Personal Integrity, Habit Formation, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Health Systems, Personally Identifiable Information, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Managed Care, Primary Care, Health Care Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Care, Health Administration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months