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.

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Human Factors, Human Computer Interaction, Software Testing, User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, User Research, Risk Management Framework, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Customer experience improvement, Data Sharing, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Howard University
Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Business Analysis, Spreadsheet Software, Analysis, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Transfer Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Unstructured Data, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Dimensionality Reduction, Statistics
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Design Thinking, User Research, Product Development, User Centered Design, Interviewing Skills, Usability Testing, Innovation, Team Oriented, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Computer Vision, Supervised Learning, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Academic Advising, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Student Services, Planning, Research, Organizational Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Culture, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Issue, Timelines, Human Development, General Science and Research, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Process Development, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relationship Building, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Business Operations, Operations Management, Process Analysis, Business Process, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Growth Strategies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Competitive Intelligence
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks