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.

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Conflict Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Crisis Intervention, Policy Analysis, Emergency Response, Mitigation, International Relations, Case Studies, Risk Analysis, Community Development, Risk Management, Research, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, Negotiation, International Relations, Public Affairs, Economics, Political Sciences, Digital Communications, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Virtual Teams, Media and Communications, Social Media, Crisis Management
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Channel, Strategic Marketing, Business Marketing, Direct Selling, Customer experience strategy (CX), Go To Market Strategy, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategies, Value Propositions, Market Opportunities, Case Studies, Customer Demand Planning, E-Commerce, Compensation Management, Strategic Partnership, Consumer Behaviour, B2B Sales, Business Relationship Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Alfaisal University | KLD
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Inventory Management System, Supplier Management, Procurement, Logistics, Forecasting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Mechanics, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Applied Mathematics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Diagnostic Tests, Model Evaluation, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Network Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Life Sciences, Tree Maps, Microbiology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology, Science and Research
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months