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.

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Physics, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Laboratory Research, Experimentation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Lean Methodologies, Workforce Management, Service Improvement, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Business Process Management, Process Optimization, Service Management, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Sustainable Business, Capacity Management, Customer experience improvement, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Deployment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Psychology, Research, Science and Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Sciences, Art History, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Data Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Development, Governance, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Information Technology, Economic Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Sociology, Social Sciences, Diversity Awareness, World History, Anthropology, Social Determinants Of Health, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Research, Political Sciences, Biomedical Technology, Research Methodologies, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Supervised Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Human Resources, Technical Communication, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Surveys, Prompt Engineering, People Development, Generative AI, Persona Development, Interviewing Skills, Performance Review, Document Management, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Business Ethics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Relationship Management, Environmental Engineering, Labor Compliance, Compliance Management, Case Studies, Product Design
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Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months