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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Automation, Data Analysis, R Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Software Development
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Eindhoven University of Technology
Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Human Factors, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Human Learning, Physiology, Physics, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Lesson Planning, Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Simulations, Arithmetic, Cultural Responsiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Owned Media, Paid media, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Economics, Statistical Inference, Probability Distribution, Logistic Regression, Model Evaluation
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Autoencoders, Hugging Face, Embeddings, Computer Vision, Convolutional Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), LLM Application, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Care Management, Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Compassion, Patient Education and Support, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Stress Management, Chronic Diseases, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercial Laws, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, Stakeholder Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Social Impact, Social Justice, Social Sciences, Ancient History, Sustainable Development, Anthropology, Case Studies, Environment, Community Development, Climate Change Programs, Cultural Sensitivity, World History, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Miro AI, Wireframing, User Research, Design Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, LangGraph, AI Orchestration, Data Visualization, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, Model Evaluation, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Data Validation, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours