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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Health Education, Public Health, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Stress First Aid, Advocacy, Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Content Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Branding, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Advertising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Sustainable Development, Business Transformation, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adaptability, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Technical Communication, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Curriculum Development, Innovation, Technical Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Governance, Business Transformation, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technical Standard
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Content Marketing, Paid media, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Ads, Video Production
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Product Management, User Story, New Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Requirements, Product Strategy, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Ideation, Innovation, Change Management, Market Opportunities, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Climate Change Mitigation, Resource Consumption Accounting, Climate Change Adaptation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Content, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Editing, Generative AI, Technology Strategies, Writing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Probability & Statistics, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks