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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Research Design, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Risk Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Salesforce
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Phone Sales, Sales, Sales Strategy, Rapport Building, Empathy, Active Listening, Value Propositions, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

National Taiwan University
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Theoretical Computer Science, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Computer Science, Decision Tree Learning, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Organizational Strategy, Process Analysis, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Market Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Standard Operating Procedure, Operational Efficiency, Lean Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Safety Standards, Occupational Safety And Health, Process Management, Process Optimization, Workforce Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Control, Risk Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Evaluation, Data Literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Histogram, Probability Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Inference, Estimation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Sampling (Statistics), LLM Application, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Child Development, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Neurology, Research Methodologies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months