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 Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Target Audience, Media Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Strategic Communication, Marketing Planning, Paid media, Content Strategy, Customer Insights, Shared Media, Content Performance Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability, Big Data, Decision Tree Learning
Build toward a degree
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Health Assessment, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Public Health, Emergency Response, Community Mental Health Services, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Development, Health Policy, Mental Health, Public Administration, Data Collection
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Context Management, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, Data Persistence, System Design and Implementation
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Staff Management, Collaboration, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Leadership, Accountability, Conflict Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Safety Culture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Museum of Natural History
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience, Creativity, Typography
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Forecasting, Data Access, Data Collection
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Climate Change Mitigation, Systems Thinking, Consumer Behaviour, Sustainability Standards, Education and Training, Community Development, Economics, Environmental Policy, Critical Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Disabilities, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Safety Culture, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Collaboration, Self-Awareness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months