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: Management Accounting, Operations Management, Marketing Planning, Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Performance Measurement, Product Strategy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement Process, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Analysis, Integrated Marketing Communications, Business Operations, Operations, Marketing Management, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Performance Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Austral
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Chemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Laboratory Equipment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Novartis
Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Clinical Research, Laboratory Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Alex Genadinik
Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Search Engine Optimization, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Web Analytics and SEO, Keyword Research, Artificial Intelligence, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Product Promotion, Brand Strategy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, Art History, Research, Investigation, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

IE Business School
Skills you'll gain: Price Negotiation, Strategic Marketing, Product Strategy, Revenue Management, Market Dynamics, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Business Marketing, Customer Analysis, Cost Accounting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Customer Insights, Market Research, Sales, Competitive Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Public Health, Oral Health, Medical Science and Research, Higher Education, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Persona Development, Target Audience, Global Marketing, Storytelling, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Sales Strategy, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Building, Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Forecasting, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Design Thinking, Innovation, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Ideation, User Research, Market Opportunities, Product Improvement, Needs Assessment, Solution Design, Commercialization, Market Trend, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months