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.

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Neurology, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Marketing, Value Propositions, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Branding, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Psychology, Research, Business Management, Environmental Issue, Writing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Vocabulary
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Positivity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Time Management, Growth Mindedness, Research and Design, Creative Thinking, Human Centered Design, Empathy, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: World Music, Music, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Multimedia, Public Affairs, Performing Arts, Electronic Media, Experimentation, Creativity, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Transformation, Process Design, Business Process, Human Centered Design, Business Solutions, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Overcoming Obstacles, User Research, User Feedback, Empathy, Adaptability, Needs Assessment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Game Theory, Supply And Demand, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, UI/UX Research, Figma (Design Software), User Experience, Presentations, Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, User Story, Storyboarding, User Research, Design, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, User Centered Design, Data Ethics
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months