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.

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Operations Research, Advanced Analytics, Process Mapping, Operational Analysis, Process Optimization, Project Scoping, Project Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Solution Design, Needs Assessment, Business Analysis, Analytics, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Complex Problem Solving, Staff Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Initiative and Leadership, Innovation, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Compassion, Research, Storytelling, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning, Data Validation, Debugging, Algorithms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Microsoft Azure, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Visualization Software, Correlation Analysis, Applied Machine Learning
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Vision Transformer (ViT), LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Keras (Neural Network Library), Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Multimodal Prompts
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Data Collection, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Equity, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Care, Research Methodologies, Health Information Management, Data Quality, Chronic Diseases, Diversity Awareness, Electronic Medical Record System
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Preprocessing, Google Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Model Deployment, Data Transformation, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Application Programming Interface (API)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Operations, Operations Management, Technical Management, Marketing Management, Media Planning, Marketing Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Management, Marketing and Public Relations, Verbal Communication Skills, Supply Chain Management, Branding, Marketing Budgets, Supply Chain, Loyalty Programs, Business Operations, Presentations, Financial Forecasting, Brand Management, Forecasting
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Fundação Instituto de Administração
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Customer experience strategy (CX), Digital Transformation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics, Digital Marketing, Machine Learning, Innovation, Trend Analysis, Brand Management, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Teamwork, Adaptability, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creative Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Innovation, Accountability, Motivational Skills, Team Motivation, Logical Reasoning, Organizational Skills, Decision Making, Human Resources, Time Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Università di Napoli Federico II
Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, R Programming, R (Software), Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Ggplot2, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Modeling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IESE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Verbal Communication Skills, Needs Assessment, Empathy, Customer Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks