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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Case Studies, Transportation Management, Electrical Power, Water Sustainability, Operations Management, Civil Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Project Management, Environmental Issue, Peer Review, Socioeconomics

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Hypothesis Testing in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Biostatistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Scientific Methods, Quantitative Research, Public Health

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    Intel

    AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, AI Enablement, Discussion Facilitation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Research, B2B Sales

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Understanding Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Physiology, Psychology, Stress Management, Peer Review, Health Policy, Discussion Facilitation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Reasoning Across the Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Social Sciences, Legal Research, Case Law, World History, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Case Studies, Research

    4.4
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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    INSEAD

    Blockchain Opportunity Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Blockchain, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Solution Design, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Research, Target Audience

    4.6
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    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Product Testing, Personal Care, Laboratory Research, Biology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Physiology, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Clinical Assessment

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening

    Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Systems, Public Health, Health Information Management, Research Design, Systems Analysis, Scalability, Technical Communication, Data Quality

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Olay

    Cosmetic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, Packaging and Labeling, Prototyping, New Product Development, Product Design, Customer Analysis, Production Process, Sustainable Design, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Product Quality (QA/QC), Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Innovation, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Market Trend

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Understanding Political Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Critical Thinking, Research, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Governance, Sociology, Interactive Learning, Research Methodologies

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    University of Arizona

    Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Microbiology

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

  • Management of Urban Infrastructures – part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Hypothesis Testing in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Essentials : Intel
  • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
  • Reasoning Across the Disciplines: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Blockchain Opportunity Analysis: INSEAD
  • Cosmetologia em prol do envelhecimento com saúde e beleza: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Program Design & Evaluation for Health Systems Strengthening: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cosmetic Product Development: Olay

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