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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    Novartis

    Representation in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Diversity Training, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Diversity Awareness, Clinical Research Ethics, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Cultural Diversity, Medical Science and Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Informed Consent, Social Determinants Of Health, Healthcare Ethics

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Research, Packaging and Labeling, Product Knowledge, Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Global Marketing, Supply And Demand, Economics

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    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Patient Evaluation, Exercise Science, Injury Prevention, Performance Reporting, Rehabilitation, Coaching, Health Technology, Load Balancing, Clinical Assessment, Decision Support Systems, Data Integration, Global Positioning Systems

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Physics, Research Methodologies

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    University of London

    Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Diversity Programs, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Community and Social Work, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling

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    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Logistic Regression, R Programming

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    University of California, Davis

    Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Research, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, AI Enablement, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Applied Machine Learning, Responsible AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Algorithms

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    Microsoft

    Designing for User Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Research, Information Architecture, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Innovation, Creativity

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

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    The University of Sydney

    Communication Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, Language Competency, Literacy, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking, Collaboration

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    The University of Sydney

    Information & Digital Literacy for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Productivity, Data Sharing, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management, Intellectual Property

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    The George Washington University

    Leading Healthcare Quality and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Clinical Leadership, Health Care Administration, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Health Policy, Health Information Management, Health Care, Healthcare Ethics, Health Equity, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Systems Thinking, Collaboration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Representation in Clinical Trials: Novartis
  • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • Building Champions: Applied Sport Training for Football: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Internal Displacement, Conflict and Protection: University of London
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Ethics: University of California, Davis
  • Designing for User Experience: Microsoft
  • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Communication Skills for University Success: The University of Sydney

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