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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Quality, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Performance Testing, Android Development, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Hardware Architecture, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Go To Market Strategy, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Strategic Partnership, New Business Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Requirements
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Python Programming, NumPy, Linear Algebra, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Validation, Regression Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Natural Language Processing, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Embeddings, Model Evaluation, Network Architecture
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, HVAC, Transportation Operations, Electrical Systems, Construction Management, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Development, Emerging Technologies, Building Design, Architectural Design, Structural Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Paid media, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Content Strategy, LinkedIn, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, E-Commerce, Social Media Strategy, Smart Goals, Business Analysis, Market Analysis
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Generative AI, Empathy, Cognitive flexibility, Research, Lifelong Learning, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Statistical Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Human Centered Design, Software Testing, Human Factors, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Surveys, Human Computer Interaction, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Test Planning, Technical Communication, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Research, UI/UX Research, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, Risk Management Framework, Stakeholder Engagement, Law, Regulation, and Compliance
Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Growth Strategies, Process Development, Sales, Sales Management, Business Development, Business Planning, Research Reports, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management, People Management, Business Writing, Writing and Editing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Higher Education, International Relations, Visionary, Systems Thinking, Social Justice, World History, Systems Analysis, Community Development, Leadership, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months