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.

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Logic, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Business Strategy, Unsupervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Strategic Decision-Making, Algorithms, Bayesian Network, Complex Problem Solving, Probability & Statistics
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Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Substance Abuse, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Trend Analysis, Advocacy, Surveys
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Automation, Performance marketing, Online Advertising, Keyword Research, Promotional Strategies, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Acquisition Management, Product Promotion, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Metric, Customer Engagement, Advertising, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Competitive Analysis, Business Metrics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Crisis Management, Environmental Monitoring, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Emergency Response, Spatial Data Analysis, Socioeconomics, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infectious Diseases, Data Science, Financial Modeling, Finance, Network Analysis, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Epidemiology, Crisis Management, Health Technology, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Social Work, Public Health, Telehealth, Mental Health, Health Informatics, Surveys, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Server Side, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Awareness, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Authentications
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tool Calling, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Rapport Building, Sales, Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Relationship Building, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Communication, Communication Strategies, Intercultural Competence, Virtual Teams, Business Research, Active Listening, Market Research, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Marketing Psychology, Digital Communications, Goal Setting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Research, Data Collection, Sociology, Data Transformation, Persuasive Communication, Application Programming Interface (API), Media and Communications, Substance Abuse, Psychology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Talent Management, Employee Retention, Employee Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Adaptability, Human Resources Management and Planning, Employee Engagement, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Performance Management, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Active Listening
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks