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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Program Evaluation, Survey Creation, Health Policy, Sampling (Statistics), Health Systems, Health Assessment, Health Equity, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Maternal Health, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Research Design, Nutritional Assessment, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Experimentation, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Research Design, Mathematical Modeling, Analysis, Model Evaluation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Rochester
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Customer Insights, Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, AI Personalization, Pay Per Click Advertising, Content Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Generative AI, Marketing Analytics, Customer experience strategy (CX), Consumer Behaviour, Persona Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Case Studies, Natural Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change Adaptation, Legal Research, Environmental Laws, Environmental Issue, Cultural Sensitivity, Conflict Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Value-Based Care, Health Informatics, Business Analytics, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Analytics, Patient Safety, Health Care, Patient-centered Care, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Performance Measurement, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Analytics, Organizational Strategy, Risk Analysis, Peer Review, Strategic Thinking, Data Management, Systems Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, Storyboarding, Business Requirements, Prototyping, User Requirements Documents, User Research, Stakeholder Analysis, Information Architecture, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Logistic Regression, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Cleansing, Artificial Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Benchmarking, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Analysis, Performance Analysis, Management Reporting, Customer Retention, User Research, Real Time Data, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Service Design, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Public Administration, Brainstorming, Experimentation, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Creativity, Drive Engagement, User Feedback, User Research, Organizational Change, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Liberal Arts, Systems Thinking, Creativity, Social Studies, Case Studies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Psychology, Qualitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months