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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    U

    Utrecht University

    Clinical Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Patient Treatment, Risk Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    384 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Neuroscience Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Data Analysis Software, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Image Analysis, Medical Equipment and Technology, Human Learning, Medical Imaging, Data Visualization Software, Functional Behavior Assessment, Statistical Inference

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Social Determinants Of Health, Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Care, Preventative Care, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    AIDS: Fear and Hope

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Health Disparities, Chronic Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Community Health, Advocacy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    426 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Advertising Campaigns, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Avatar Psychology for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Research Design, Game Design, Design, Animation and Game Design, User Experience Design, Diversity Awareness, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Psychology, User Research, Cultural Sensitivity

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    A

    Arizona State University

    Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Graphic Design, Brainstorming, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, English Language, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Business Communication, Business Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing, Professional Networking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    325 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Information Privacy, Social Media

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    667 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, R Programming, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Image Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Wesleyan University

    Machine Learning for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Random Forest Algorithm, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    328 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Holocaust - An Introduction (II): The Final Solution

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    665 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Clinical Epidemiology: Utrecht University
  • Neuroscience Methods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: The University of Sydney
  • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
  • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
  • Avatar Psychology for Designers: Michigan State University
  • Inglés Empresarial: el márketing y ventas: Arizona State University
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Introduction to Image Generation: Google Cloud

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