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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advertising, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Verbal Communication Skills, Target Audience, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Digital Marketing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Experimentation, Descriptive Statistics, Survey Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Research, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Professionalism, Professional Development, Branding, Virtual Teams, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Composure, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Research Design, Surveys, Research, Research and Design, Correlation Analysis, Data Collection, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Psychology, Sampling (Statistics)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Test Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Writing, Editing, Quality Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Research, Social Impact, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Case Studies, Data Collection, Patient Communication, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Data Presentation, Business Analysis, Customer Insights, Data Analysis, Scheduling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Benchmarking, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Report Writing, Business Metrics, Market Intelligence, Business Strategy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Risk Modeling, Banking, Financial Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Systems, Finance, Financial Regulations, Bankruptcies, Loans, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows, Analytical Skills
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks