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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Psychology, Psychiatry, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Case Studies

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    University of Geneva

    Particle Physics: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, Radiation Protection, Experimentation, Mechanics, Research

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    University of Cape Town

    Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Environmental Policy, Policy Development, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Research, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Communication, Advocacy, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Culture, Language Learning, Anthropology, Social Studies, Multilingualism, Literacy, Research, Research Methodologies

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    New York University

    Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Markov Model, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Market Liquidity, Tensorflow

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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

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    University of California, Irvine

    Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Hematology, Neurology, Cardiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Oncology

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Operations Management, Resourcefulness, Thought Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Curiosity, Solution Delivery, Presentations, Persistence

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    IBM

    Data Scientist Career Guide and Interview Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Presentations, Data Science, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Recruitment, Writing, Business Research, Portfolio Management, Data Analysis, Job Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Python Programming

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    Stanford University

    Love as a Force for Social Justice

    Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Social Justice, Communication, Empathy, Social Impact, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Research, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Neurology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics: University of Minnesota
  • Particle Physics: an Introduction: University of Geneva
  • Climate Change Mitigation in Developing Countries: University of Cape Town
  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics: Universiteit Leiden
  • Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
  • Cracking the Creativity Code: Discovering Ideas: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

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