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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Anthropology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Swift Programming, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Objective-C (Programming Language), Application Development, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Prototyping, Storyboarding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Airbus Beyond
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Transportation Operations, Operations, Inventory Control
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Resource Planning, Market Research, Customer Insights, User Research, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Bayesian Network, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Regression Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Inference
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Kennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Six Sigma Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Process Improvement, Data Collection, Quality Improvement, Process Optimization, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Probability Distribution, Regression Analysis, Business Process, Statistical Process Controls, Quality Management, Team Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Strategy, Data Strategy, Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Cloud Computing, Operational Efficiency, Process Optimization, Big Data, Customer Service, Natural Language Processing, User Experience, Marketing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months