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.

Georgia Institute of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Child Development, Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Scientific Methods
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Tool Calling, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing, Development Testing, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, User Research, Wireframing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Emerging Technologies, Prototyping, Software Development Life Cycle
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Mindfulness, Health And Wellness Coaching, Mental Health, Professional Development, Growth Mindedness, Self-Motivation, Behavioral Health, Time Management, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universiteit Leiden
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Social Justice, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Trauma Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Cleveland Clinic
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Informatics, Applied Machine Learning, Clinical Informatics, Health Care, Supervised Learning, Clinical Experience, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Research, Writing, Communication, Language Competency, Literacy, Professionalism, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interpersonal Communications, Critical Thinking, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Justice, Community Development, Conflict Management, Diversity Programs, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, International Relations, Community and Social Work, Legal Research, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months