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 California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Web Analytics, Marketing, AI Personalization, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Social Media, User Experience
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Professional Development, Communication, Social Skills, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Complex Problem Solving, Persuasive Communication, Professionalism, Accountability, Time Management
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Markov Model, Embeddings, Text Mining, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Feature Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library)
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience, User Centered Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Ideation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design, Peer Review, User Experience Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Qualitative Research, Mockups
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Manchester
Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Business Research, AI Enablement, Data-Driven Decision-Making
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Data Modeling, Model Deployment, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Requirements, Decision Tree Learning, Data Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, User Story, User Interface (UI), Product Roadmaps, Competitive Intelligence, AI Product Strategy, Usability, Persona Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Market Opportunities, Quality Assurance and Control, Technology Roadmaps, Product Strategy, Data Analysis
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Product Development, Market Research, Presentations, Value Propositions, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research, Competitive Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Mockups, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Typography, Layout Design, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Evaluation, Vision Transformer (ViT), Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Autoencoders, Artificial Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Logistic Regression, Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Image Analysis, Data Preprocessing
Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Engineering, Forecasting, Mechanical Engineering, Financial Forecasting, Engineering Calculations, Engineering, High Voltage, Systems Engineering, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Structural Analysis, Financial Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Failure Analysis
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months