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.

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

IIT Roorkee
Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Data Science, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Displays, Data Presentation, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Display Devices, Scalability, Data Validation, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Medical Imaging, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Large Language Modeling, Embeddings, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Cost Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Writing, Writing and Editing, Honesty, Storytelling, Journals, Editing, Content Creation, Personal Development, Investigation, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Sales Strategy, B2B Sales, Sales Process, Sales, Selling Techniques, Overcoming Objections, Storytelling, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Stakeholder Communications, Negotiation, Behavioral Economics, AI Personalization, Non-Verbal Communication, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Decision Making, Empathy, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Anthropic Claude, Prompt Engineering, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Adaptability, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Emotional Intelligence, Process Improvement, Empathy, Communication Strategies, Employee Engagement
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Design Strategies, Storyboarding
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cape Town
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months