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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.


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    Coursera

    Present Insights: Drive Prioritization with Data Stories

    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

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Técnicas Cuantitativas y Cualitativas para la Investigación

    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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    An Introduction to American Law

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Discover Keywords: Forecast Traffic & Costs

    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

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    Coursera

    Analyze AI SEO & Conquer Competitors

    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

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    Coursera

    Engineer AI Models: Explain, Tune & Experiment

    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

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    Northeastern University

    Master of Science in Information Systems

    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

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    Creo Incubator

    La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat

    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

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Timelines, World History, Cultural Diversity, Research Methodologies, Investigation, Storytelling

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatic Methods

    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

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    Princeton University

    Algorithms, Part II

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Network Routing, Java Programming, Linear Algebra

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Present Insights: Drive Prioritization with Data Stories: Coursera
  • Técnicas Cuantitativas y Cualitativas para la Investigación: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • An Introduction to American Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Discover Keywords: Forecast Traffic & Costs: Coursera
  • Analyze AI SEO & Conquer Competitors: Coursera
  • Engineer AI Models: Explain, Tune & Experiment: Coursera
  • Master of Science in Information Systems: Northeastern University
  • La boîte à outils de l'entrepreneuriat: Creo Incubator
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization: University of Pennsylvania

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