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.

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Surveys, Usability, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Prioritization, Tree Maps
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Market Research, Data Collection, Advanced Analytics, Market Analysis, Research Reports, Business Research, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Technical Communication, Report Writing, Dashboard Creation, Project Design, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Research Design, Marketing Planning, Data Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Target Audience, Surveys, Marketing, Target Market, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Customer Analysis, Qualitative Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Focus Group, Survey Creation, Google Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Equities, Investments, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Private Equity, Tax Management, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Benchmarking, Tax Planning, International Finance, Performance Analysis, Financial Data, Market Trend, Stock Rotation, Risk Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Working Capital, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Return On Investment, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Risk Analysis, Market Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Business Risk Management, Private Equity, Performance Measurement, Operational Efficiency, Microsoft Excel, Lease Contracts
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Configuration Management, Experimentation, Software Documentation, Software Versioning, Software Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Testability, Workflow Management, Development Environment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Thinking, Generative AI Agents, Procurement, Generative AI, Competitive Intelligence, Due Diligence, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Consulting, Business Research, Research Reports, Talent Sourcing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Business Consulting, Technology Strategies, Agentic systems, Business Ethics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Biostatistics, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Statistical Software, Package and Software Management, Scripting Languages
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Paid media, Performance marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Campaign Management, Brand Marketing, HubSpot CRM, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Marketo, Marketing Automation, Content Optimization, Email Marketing, Canva (Software), Data-Driven Marketing
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Surveys, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences, Survey Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months