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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.


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    University of Copenhagen

    The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Research, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Wireframing, Information Architecture, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Research, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles, Cross Platform Development, Verification And Validation

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Operations Management

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Management, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Workflow Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Capacity Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management System, Statistical Process Controls, Process Flow Diagrams, Root Cause Analysis

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    Northwestern University

    The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Ancient History, Research, Liberal Arts, Cultural Responsiveness, Research Methodologies

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    Universidad Austral

    Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios

    Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Experience Design, Customer Service, Service Improvement, Design Thinking, Expectation Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Social Impact, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI for Medical Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Diagnostic Radiology, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research, Machine Learning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Probability & Statistics

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Business Strategy, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Business Planning, Content Marketing, Accountability, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Banking, Storytelling

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    Tsinghua University

    Learn English

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Learning Strategies, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, Liberal Arts, English Language, Social Sciences, Literacy, Language Learning, Economics, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Psychology, Writing, Research, Business Management, Communication Strategies, Oral Comprehension

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Creative Thinking, User Research, Human Centered Design, Design Research, Open Mindset, Project Scoping, User Experience, Persona Development, Project Planning, Process Mapping, Value Engineering, Product Development, Growth Mindedness, Strategic Thinking, Creativity

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Caltech

    The Evolving Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling

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

  • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
  • UX / UI: Fundamentos para o design de interface: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Introduction to Operations Management: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Talmud: A Methodological Introduction: Northwestern University
  • Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios: Universidad Austral
  • Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • AI for Medical Diagnosis: DeepLearning.AI
  • Introduction to Business: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn English: Tsinghua University

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