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Research Courses

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.


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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

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    Coursera

    Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Sketch and Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Usability, User Research, Design Research, Prototyping, Miro AI, User Flows, Mockups, Ideation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

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    EDHEC Business School

    Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Social Network Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Investments, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

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    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Research

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Intellectual Humility: Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Critical Thinking, Research, Diversity Awareness, Open Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making

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    Politecnico di Milano

    One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Environmental Science, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Governance, Food Safety and Sanitation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Studies

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    University of Lausanne

    Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing, Biochemistry, Legal Proceedings, Pharmacology, Sports Medicine, Culture, Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Determinants Of Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Northwestern University

    The Business of Social

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Customer Engagement, Business-To-Consumer, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Integrated Marketing Communications, Program Management, Marketing Budgets, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, A/B Testing, Information Privacy, Data Security

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Immunology, Exercise Science, Exercise Therapy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Infectious Diseases, Respiration, Mental Health Therapies

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Meditation: A way to achieve your goals in your life

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Mindfulness, Positivity, Goal Setting, Resilience, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Relationship Building

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Investments II: Lessons and Applications for Investors

    Skills you'll gain: Investments, Portfolio Management, Finance, Return On Investment, Behavioral Economics, Equities, Financial Market, Asset Management, Portfolio Risk, Performance Analysis, Income Tax, Decision Making, Benchmarking

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
  • Discovery and Low-Fidelity Design with Sketch and Miro: Coursera
  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Python and Machine-Learning for Asset Management with Alternative Data Sets: EDHEC Business School
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Intellectual Humility: Practice: The University of Edinburgh
  • One Health: Pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response: Politecnico di Milano
  • Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences: University of Lausanne
  • The Business of Social: Northwestern University
  • Improving Immunity Based on Traditional Eastern Exercises: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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