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.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Mathematical Modeling, Combinatorics, Computational Logic, Advanced Mathematics, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Simulations, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Data Ethics, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, Trend Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Scatter Plots, Forecasting, Geospatial Information and Technology, Root Cause Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Statistical Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

PepsiCo
Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Water Quality, Environment, Environmental Science, Quantitative Research, Environmental Monitoring, Economic Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Political Sciences, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Health Informatics, Electronic Medical Record, Data Cleansing, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Spatial Data Analysis, Orthopedics, Scientific Visualization, Timelines
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Florida
Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Research, Economics, Biology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Embeddings, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Construction, Mechanics, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Data Science, Python Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks