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: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Empathy, Tableau Software, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Risk Management, Human Centered Design, Decision Making, User Research, Risk Control, Behavioral Economics, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Flows, User Experience Design, Usability, Miro AI, User Centered Design, Process Mapping, User Research, User Feedback, Brand Awareness, Business Intelligence
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Building Codes, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Practices, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Planning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Academy of Sports Medicine
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Scheduling, Workforce Management, Team Performance Management, Linear Algebra, Data Management, Administration, Contract Management, Team Management, Unsupervised Learning, Business, Contract Negotiation, R Programming, Operations Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Decision Making, Team Management, Resource Allocation, Generative AI, Qualitative Research, Prompt Engineering, Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Governance, Product Development, Product Roadmaps, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Resource Management, Brand Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Import/Export, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Problem Solving, Presentations, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Academic Advising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Clinical Informatics, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Business Analysis, Business Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Probability Distribution, Data Presentation, Influencing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months