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 Virginia
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Agile Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Methodology, Product Development, User Research, Persona Development, Usability Testing, Team Building, User Centered Design, Value Propositions, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Case Studies, Anthropology, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Surveys, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Cultural Responsiveness, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Big Data, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Text Mining, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Health Care, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Medical Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Product Development, Web Analytics and SEO
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Software Visualization, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Climate Change Adaptation, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Development, Public Health, Environmental Science, International Relations, Governance, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Notre Dame
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Drive Engagement, Generative AI, Business Marketing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Data Visualization, Customer Demand Planning, Regression Analysis, Matplotlib, Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Organizational Change, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Technology Strategies, User Research, Data Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months