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 Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Ideation, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Qualitative Research, User Interface (UI) Design, Surveys, User Story, Data Collection, Persona Development, Data Analysis, Interviewing Skills, People Analytics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Organizational Structure, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Research, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Development, Business Research, Strategic Decision-Making, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Market Research, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Quantitative Research, Personally Identifiable Information, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Reporting, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Heat Maps, No-Code Development, Return On Investment, AI Integrations, Real Time Data
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Marketing Strategies, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Business Analysis, Research Methodologies, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Smart Goals, Growth Strategies, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Report Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Business Requirements, Market Share, Marketing, Business Analysis, Project Scoping, Requirements Elicitation, Project Documentation, Business Priorities, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trend, Data Capture, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Surveys, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences, Survey Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Business Research, Research Design, Research Reports, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Smart Goals, Business Requirements, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Priorities, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Interviewing Skills, AI literacy, Goal Setting, Stakeholder Communications, Cost Benefit Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Style Guides
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Experimentation, Informed Consent, Market Research, Marketing, Analysis, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Health Policy, Health Equity, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policy Analysis, Advocacy, Public Policies, Medical Science and Research, Public Health, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Design Research, UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Solution Design, User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Persona Development, Usability, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Content Creation, Storytelling
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Research, Health Policy, Pharmaceuticals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks