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.

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Public Health, Architectural Design, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health Assessment, Sustainability Standards, Materials science
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Sapienza University of Rome
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Culture, Art History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Architecture and Construction, Scientific Methods, Case Studies, Research, Investigation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Mechanics, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, European History, Liberal Arts, Research, Political Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Interviewing Skills, Design Thinking, Customer Insights, Ideation, User Feedback, User Research, Product Development, Presentations, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Team Management, Fundraising, Product Management, Growth Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Planning, Operational Analysis, Process Improvement and Optimization, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Data Analysis, R Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Process Capability, Sampling (Statistics), R (Software), Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Process Controls, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Probability, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Improvement, Process Engineering
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, Mitigation, International Relations, Case Studies, Risk Analysis, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Journalism, digital literacy, Content Creation, Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Advocacy, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months