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.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Customer Retention, Business Research, Business Strategy, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Peer Review, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnership, Product Strategy, Report Writing, Business Consulting, Growth Strategies, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, International Relations, European History, Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, World History, Political Sciences, Diplomacy, Case Law, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Value Propositions, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Research, Business Acumen
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Storytelling, Behavioral Economics, Business Research, Value Propositions, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sales Pipelines, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Design Process, Business Ethics, Risking, Engineering Practices, Research, Value Engineering, Social Impact
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing, Organizational Strategy, Performance Measurement, Marketing Planning, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Business Operations, Operations, Branding, Integrated Marketing Communications, Strategic Marketing, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Target Market, Sales Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Business Metrics, Customer Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Presentations, Consulting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Management Consulting, Executive Presence, Business Consulting, Benchmarking, Microsoft Excel, Storytelling, Sales Presentations, Data Storytelling, Proposal Development, Oral Expression, Business Research, Lean Six Sigma, Interviewing Skills, Six Sigma Methodology, Problem Solving, Consultative Approaches
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months