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: Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Contextual Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Paid media, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Performance marketing, Marketing, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Data Ethics, Web Analytics and SEO
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, JSON, Case Studies, Apache Hadoop, People Analytics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Analytics, Data Analysis, Social Sciences, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Business Analytics, Unstructured Data, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Query Languages
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Analytical Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Marketing, Analytics, Quantitative Research, Market Research, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Methods, Market Data, Consumer Behaviour, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Innovation, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Council on Foreign Relations
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, Political Sciences, International Finance, Public Policies, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Public Health, Economic Development, Governance, Social Sciences, Immigration Law, Culture, Socioeconomics, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Negotiation, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, User Research, User Flows, Application Design, Mockups, Information Architecture, Ideation, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Materials science, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Estimation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Alberta
Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Simulations, Feature Engineering, Markov Model, Supervised Learning, Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Testing, Performance Tuning, Pseudocode, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies, Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Strategies, Process Improvement and Optimization, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Marketing Effectiveness, Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Market Opportunities, Business Strategy, Content Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Market Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Storyboarding, Virtual Reality, Unreal Engine, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Unity Engine, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Human Centered Design, Design, User Research, Application Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Emerging Technologies, Virtual Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months