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.

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Media and Communications, Neurology, Maternal Health, Diagnostic Tests, Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental Engineering, Labor Compliance, Compliance Management, Case Studies, Product Design
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Wealth Management, Finance, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Business Valuation, Investment Banking, Market Trend, Quantitative Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Human Centered Design, User Interface (UI), User Research, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, European History, Ancient History, Policy Analysis, Social Studies, Research, Creativity, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Consumer Behaviour, Business-To-Consumer, Data Collection, Market Opportunities, Marketing, Target Market, digital literacy, Market Share, Market Research, User Research, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing, Business Research, Business Ethics, Web Analytics, Research, Qualitative Research, Technical Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Responsible AI, Graph Theory, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Research, Model Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Amazon Web Services, R Programming, Tensorflow, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Research Design, Sociology, Driving engagement, Machine Learning Methods, Behavioral Economics
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Research, Emerging Technologies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months