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 Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Mentorship, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Coaching, Empathy, Leadership Development, Resilience, Team Building, Leadership
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Personalization, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Expense Management, Productivity Software, Verification And Validation, Travel Arrangements, Test Case, Interaction Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Università Bocconi
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Team Motivation, Intercultural Competence, Professional Networking, Organizational Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership, Team Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Service Management, IT Service Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Help Desk Support, Document Management, Customer Service, Technical Support and Services, Self Service Technologies, Process Driven Development, Service Level Agreement, Continuous Improvement Process, Customer Support, Incident Management, AI Enablement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
INSEAD
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Ledgers (Accounting), Peer Review, FinTech, Intellectual Property, Business Transformation, Financial Inclusion, Business Leadership, Governance, Market Opportunities, Strategic Leadership, Asset Management, Technology Strategies, Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability, Business Analysis, Business, Competitive Analysis, Emerging Technologies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Employee Coaching, Coaching, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Organizational Change, Expectation Management, Performance Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Accountability, People Management, Leadership and Management, Employee Performance Management, Team Management, Constructive Feedback, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Adaptability, Professional Development, Leadership, Communication
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, AI Orchestration, LangChain, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Context Management, Distributed Computing, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Epidemiology, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Medical Terminology, Psychotherapy, Public Health, Mental Health, Demography
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Presentations, Microsoft PowerPoint, Investment Management, Business Modeling, Data Modeling, Quantitative Research, Business Analytics, Financial Data, Portfolio Risk, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Coordination, AI Security, Data Ethics, Governance, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Scalability, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Strategies, Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Sydney
Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Productivity, Data Sharing, Reliability, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Identity and Access Management, Intellectual Property
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months