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 Washington
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, World History, Political Sciences, Advocacy, Governance, Media and Communications
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Design Research
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Neurology, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Large Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Sustainable Business, Forecasting, Strategic Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Relationship Building, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Business Research, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Usability, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Technical Documentation, Bioinformatics, End User Training and Support, Clinical Informatics, Technical Writing, Product Development, Writing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Matplotlib
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Resilience, Creativity, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months