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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, User Experience Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Creativity, Research and Design, Ideation, Stakeholder Analysis, Surveys, Data Collection, Storytelling, Design Strategies, Collaboration, Innovation, User Research, Presentations, Communication, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Engineering Software, Software Development, Interviewing Skills, Software Engineering, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Application Development, DevOps, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Cloud Computing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Probability & Statistics, Data Science, Unsupervised Learning, Statistics, NumPy, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Descriptive Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Team Management, Goal Setting, Team Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Change Management, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Collaboration, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Productivity, Leadership, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies, Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Social Sciences, Organizational Strategy, Business Management, Research, Sociology, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Autoencoders, Generative AI, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Risk, User Accounts, Exploitation techniques
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Public History, Storytelling, Program Evaluation, Media and Communications, Research, Community Outreach, Timelines, Case Studies, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Creativity, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Informatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months