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Clinical Research Courses

Clinical research courses can help you learn study design, data collection methods, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in research. You can build skills in patient recruitment, data management, and interpreting clinical trial results. Many courses introduce tools such as statistical software for data analysis, electronic data capture systems, and project management platforms, that support conducting research efficiently and effectively.

Popular Clinical Research Courses and Certifications


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Psychedelic Science and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Mental Health Therapies, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Scientific Methods, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Interaction, Medical Science and Research, Psychology, Informed Consent, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Neurology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Novartis

    Pre-formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medication Administration, Chemistry, Analytical Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    56 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Operational Research for Humanitarians

    Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Community and Social Work, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Case Studies, Informed Consent, Needs Assessment, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    153 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Motivational Interviewing, Health Equity, Substance Abuse, Psychosocial Assessments, Substance Abuse Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Medication Therapy Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Dignity in Care, Patient Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychiatry, Social Justice, Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy, Treatment Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Reproducible Research

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    American Psychological Association

    Statistics in Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Science and Research, Psychology, Bayesian Statistics, Research Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Research Proposal: Initiating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Proposal Writing, Surveys, Research Methodologies, Market Analysis, Business Research, Data Collection, Proposal Development, Quantitative Research, Business Writing, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Request for Proposal, Client Services, Professional Networking, Peer Review, Communication, Data Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    946 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Evidence-based Toxicology

    Skills you'll gain: Process Validation, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Research, Hazard Analysis, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Epidemiology, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Predictive Modeling, Healthcare Ethics, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Dental Informatics, Health Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Clinical Informatics, Artificial Neural Networks, Health Informatics, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Radiology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Statistical Methods for Psychological Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Correlation Analysis, Statistics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Research, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Quantitative Research, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Inference, Analysis, Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Extract, Map, and Analyze Clinical Data

    Skills you'll gain: Epic EMR, Health Informatics, Data Mapping, Clinical Data Management, Data Dictionary, Clinical Documentation, Data Analysis, Electronic Medical Record, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Integrity, Data Import/Export, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Introduction to Translational Science

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Laboratory Research, Informed Consent, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, General Science and Research, Community Health, Data Sharing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    120 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular clinical research courses

  • Psychedelic Science and Medicine: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pre-formulation: Novartis
  • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
  • Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers: Yale University
  • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Statistics in Psychological Research: American Psychological Association
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
  • Evidence-based Toxicology: Johns Hopkins University
  • Generative AI for Healthcare Students and Professionals: University of Glasgow
  • Statistical Methods for Psychological Research: O.P. Jindal Global University

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