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.

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainability Standards, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Innovation, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mathematical Modeling, Climate Change Mitigation, Geospatial Information and Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Compensation Strategy, Case Studies, Compensation and Benefits, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Business Modeling, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Succession Planning, Research, Business Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Institute for the Future
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Crisis Management, Forecasting, Business Continuity Planning, Resilience, Risk Analysis, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Change Management, Trend Analysis, Social Justice
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Generative AI, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Analytics, Data Storytelling, Box Plots
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Deployment, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, Productivity Software, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Decision Support Systems, Solution Design, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Performance Improvement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Research, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development, Human Learning, Stress Management, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Inclusion, Economics, Human Capital, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Regression Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months