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.

Universidad de Chile
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Teaching, Education and Training, Accountability, Program Standards, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Program Evaluation, Research, Policy Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Santa Cruz
Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Culture, Medical Equipment and Technology, Behavioral Health, Ancient History, Medical Practices and Procedures, World History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Insights, Customer Data Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Electrical Power, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Peer Review, Socioeconomics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Ethics, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, World History, Intercultural Competence, European History, International Relations, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Diversity Awareness, Research, Research Methodologies, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Sociology, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Cultural Diversity, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Portfolio Risk, Google Sheets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Quantitative Research, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Survey Creation, Statistics, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Psychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Research Methodologies, Research, Human Development, Learning Theory, Scientific Methods, Child Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months