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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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    Google

    Google UX Design (PT)

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe XD, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), Responsive Web Design, Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Experience, Prototyping, UI/UX Research, Presentations, Design Reviews, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Story, Storyboarding, Ideation, Mockups, Software Documentation, User Research, User Centered Design

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    University of Pennsylvania

    A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory

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    Yale University

    Essentials of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Systems, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Promotion, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Science and Research, Injury Prevention, Nutrition and Diet

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Washington

    Computational Neuroscience

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Physiology, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Biology, Linear Algebra, Probability Distribution

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    Google Search Console: #1 SEO Tool To Track SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Metric, Responsive Web Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Austral

    Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios

    Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Customer experience improvement, User Research, Customer experience strategy (CX), Experience Design, Customer Service, Service Improvement, Design Thinking, Expectation Management, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    750 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Court Systems, Legal Research, Case Law, Legal Proceedings, Social Justice, Civil Law, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, International Relations, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Psychology of Popularity

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Impact, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Child Development, Life Sciences, Biology, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Google UX Design (PT): Google
  • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
  • Essentials of Global Health: Yale University
  • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
  • Google Search Console: #1 SEO Tool To Track SEO: Alex Genadinik
  • Diseño de Experiencia en Servicios: Universidad Austral
  • Experimental Methods in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • User Experience & Interaction Design for AR/VR/MR/XR: University of Michigan
  • 刑法学总论 Criminal Law: Peking University
  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University

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