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 London
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, Application Design, Technical Communication, Prototyping, Web Development, User Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Version Control, Brainstorming, Project Planning, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, MongoDB
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Proposal Writing, Business Ethics, Business Research, Business Writing, Return On Investment, Financial Analysis, Financial Acumen, Business Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Public Health, Research Design, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Research, Medical Science and Research, Preventative Care, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Marketing, Value Propositions, Brand Management, E-Commerce, Mobile Banking, Branding, Experience Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Technical Communication, Data Structures, Algorithms, Analysis, Computer Science, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Science and Research, Interactive Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Trials, Chemistry, Infectious Diseases
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Tax, Export Control, Global Marketing, Economics, Tax Compliance, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Culture, Business Strategy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Derivatives, Risk Mitigation, Portfolio Risk, Business Risk Management, Financial Trading, International Finance, Market Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months