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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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    Google

    Create a High-Performing Team

    Skills you'll gain: People Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, People Development, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Leadership, Culture Transformation, Relationship Building, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Willingness To Learn, Lifelong Learning, AI Enablement, Constructive Feedback

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    University of Michigan

    Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Machine Learning, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Jupyter, Logistic Regression, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

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    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Public Health, Respiration, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Health Assessment, Physiology, Chronic Diseases, Vulnerability

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Interviewing Skills, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Unstructured Data, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Validation, Data Quality, Text Mining

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    353 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Academic Information Seeking

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Infographics, Peer Review, Communication, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Concision, Diagram Design, Trustworthiness, Planning, Organizational Skills

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualisation

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Scientific Visualization, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Terminology, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Anatomy, Animations, Virtual Environment, Image Analysis, Physiology, Biology, Medical Imaging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Hong Kong

    University Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Pedagogy, Teaching, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Higher Education, Learning Theory

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

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    The State University of New York

    Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in 3 Steps

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Strategic Communication, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Business English: Marketing and Sales

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentations, Brainstorming, Selling Techniques, Marketing Communications, Business Correspondence, Advertising, Business Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Presentations, Consultative Selling, Persuasive Communication, Employee Surveys, Product Promotion, Communication Strategies, Vocabulary

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create a High-Performing Team: Google
  • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health: University of Copenhagen
  • Data Collection: Online, Telephone and Face-to-face: University of Michigan
  • Academic Information Seeking: University of Copenhagen
  • Speaking to inform: Discussing complex ideas with clear explanations and dynamic slides: University of Washington
  • Biomedical Visualisation: University of Glasgow
  • University Teaching: The University of Hong Kong
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego

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