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.

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Strategic Prioritization, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Persona Development, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights, Analytics, Presentations, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Politècnica de València
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Research Methodologies, Stata, Data Ethics, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Civil Procedures, Civil Law, Commercial Laws, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Political Sciences, Litigation and Civil Justice, Legal Research, Case Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Case Studies, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Return On Investment, Search Engine Marketing, Forecasting, Performance marketing, Google Ads, Target Audience, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Opportunities, Content Strategy, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Fraud detection, Jupyter, Program Management, Responsible AI, Model Evaluation, Project Management, Performance Improvement, Performance Metric, Business Analytics, Credit Risk, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Test Planning, Test Engineering, Research Design, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Quality Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Data Governance, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Algorithms, Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Software Architecture, Cybersecurity, Responsive Web Design, Java, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Agile Methodology, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Data Ethics
Earn a degree
Degree · 1 - 4 Years

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance, Target Market, Product Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Statements, Lean Methodologies, Ideation, Decision Making, Creative Problem-Solving, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Marketing Channel, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Analysis, Data Visualization Software, R (Software), Database Software, Biotechnology, Health Informatics, Informatics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Life Sciences, Statistical Methods, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Java Programming, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months