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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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    Coursera

    Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Employee Surveys, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Branding, Advertising, Public Relations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Literacy, R (Software), Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistics, Public Health, Statistical Inference, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distribution, Data Import/Export

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Digital Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Online Advertising, Performance Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Customer Analysis, Data Collection, Advertising Campaigns

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    603 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for UX Designers

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Wireframing, User Research, Responsible AI, User Centered Design, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Adobe XD, Usability Testing, Generative AI, Figma (Design Software), Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Persona Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    G

    Google

    Create a High-Performing Team

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Constructive Feedback

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    218 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Pharmaceuticals, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Health Care, Legal Strategy, Medical Science and Research, Business Valuation, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Economics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    147 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Research Design, Descriptive Statistics, Analytics, Analysis, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Intellectual Property, Layout Design, Account Management, Tax Laws

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Understanding Prostate Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    752 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    T

    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    683 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Product Strategy and Roadmapping

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, AI Product Strategy, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, User Story, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Management, Product Requirements, Functional Specification, Responsible AI, Innovation, Change Management, Market Research, Prioritization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Collaboration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create a Customer Satisfaction Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera
  • Introduction to Statistics & Data Analysis in Public Health: Imperial College London
  • Digital Marketing Capstone: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GenAI for UX Designers: Coursera
  • Create a High-Performing Team: Google
  • Intellectual Property in the Healthcare Industry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data – What It Is, What We Can Do With It: Johns Hopkins University
  • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera
  • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
  • Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps: The State University of New York

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