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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Research, Safety Assurance, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Research Methodologies, Environmental Regulations, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Data Synthesis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Grammar, European History, Language Learning, Culture, Vocabulary, Political Sciences, World History, Oral Expression, International Relations, Writing, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Art History, Science and Research, Cinematography
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Compensation Analysis, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Business Research, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Psychology, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Market Dynamics, Market Research, Behavioral Economics, Competitive Analysis, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Business, Sustainable Business
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Adjudication, Legal Strategy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, International Relations, Appeals, Case Law, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Child Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Survey Creation, Market Research, Product Lifecycle Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Data Analysis, Product Strategy, Marketing, Business Planning, Data Collection, Target Market, Value Propositions, Product Marketing, Market Data
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Laboratory Research, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Cultural Diversity, Mental and Behavioral Health, Food and Beverage, Rehabilitation, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks