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.

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Adaptability, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Process Improvement, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Owned Media, Paid media, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Product Strategy, Productivity Software, Creative Design, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Secure Coding, Key Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategies, IT Management, Operational Efficiency, Contract Management, Information Technology, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Risk Management, Governance, Operational Analysis, Service Management, Technology Solutions, Business Strategy, Compliance Management, Service Design, Strategic Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Collaborative Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Scalability, Strategic Sourcing, Business Transformation, Process Improvement, Organizational Change, Overcoming Objections, Workflow Management, Resource Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Market Opportunities, Customer Success Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Metrics, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Financial Forecasting, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, User Experience Design, User Experience, Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Workflow Management, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Strategy, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Information Architecture, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

AI CERTs
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Encryption, Regulatory Compliance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Interviewing Skills, Real Estate, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks