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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: R (Software), Model Evaluation, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, Correlation Analysis, Histogram, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scripting, Package and Software Management, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Growth Mindedness, Open Mindset, Willingness To Learn, Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Mental Health, Science and Research, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Cognitive flexibility, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance marketing, Google Ads, Keyword Research, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Online Advertising, Paid media, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing, Sales Presentation, Performance Metric
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Research Design, Data Analysis, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Focus Group, Business Marketing, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Research, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, User Research, Content Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, AI Product Strategy, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Web Analytics, Content Strategy, Marketing, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, E-Commerce, Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, UI/UX Research, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona Development, Usability, Usability Testing, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Prototyping, Tree Maps, Interviewing Skills
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Simplilearn
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Management, Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Research Design, Competitive Analysis, Market Intelligence, Quantitative Research, Consumer Behaviour, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Surveys, Customer Analysis, Analytical Skills, Case Studies, Report Writing, Business Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Trend Analysis, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Persona Development, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, User Research, Surveys, Focus Group, Research Methodologies, Research, Research and Design, Business Research, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks