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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Consulting, Risk Management, Investigation, Business Consulting, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Crisis Management, Enterprise Security, Threat Management, Compliance Management, Entrepreneurship, Safety and Security, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Goldman Sachs
Skills you'll gain: Market Research, New Product Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Innovation, Focus Group, Market Analysis, Ideation, Business Development, Product Testing, Logistics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Persistence, Mental Health, Goal Setting, Adaptability, Journals, Accountability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Dataflow, Java Programming, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Scala Programming, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Servers, Application Frameworks, Debugging, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Functional Design, Performance Testing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Quality, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Model Deployment, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Systems Integration, Tool Calling, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Sociology, European History, Research, Writing, Political Sciences
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Development, Design Thinking, Market Research, Quantitative Research, Product Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Target Market, Forecasting, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Analysis, Data Collection, Technology Solutions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Productivity, Time Management, Professional Development, Personal Development, Stress Management, Strategic Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Business Priorities, Scheduling, Self-Starter, Strong Work Ethic, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months