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.

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Budgets, Budget Management, Advertising, Paid media, Social Media Content, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Business Strategy, User Research, Business Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Survey Creation, Simulations, Research, Experimentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Estimation, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Descriptive Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Logistic Regression, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, SAS (Software), Data Preprocessing, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Graphing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Business Operations, Business Process, Operations Management, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Technology Strategies, Business Development, Growth Strategies, Customer experience improvement, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Transfer Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Photography, Landscape Architecture, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Planning, Research, Timelines, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Management, User Research, Service Design, Value Propositions, Product Roadmaps, Customer Insights, User Story, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Customer Retention, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Software Installation, Graphing, Real Time Data, Trend Analysis, Event Monitoring, Transaction Processing, Anomaly Detection, System Configuration, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Science and Research, User Feedback, Technical Support
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks