UX research courses can help you learn user-centered design principles, usability testing methods, and data analysis techniques. You can build skills in conducting interviews, creating surveys, and synthesizing user feedback to inform design decisions. Many courses introduce tools like Sketch, Figma, and UserTesting, that support visualizing user journeys and prototyping solutions. Additionally, you might explore how AI can enhance user research through automated data collection and analysis, providing deeper insights into user behavior.

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Research, Psychosocial Assessments, Goal Setting, Decision Making, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Life Sciences, Education and Training, Psychology, Performing Arts, Medical Science and Research, Pedagogy, Business Research, Business Economics, Clinical Trials, Instructional and Curriculum Design
★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Adobe Firefly, Productivity Software, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Productivity, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Writing and Editing, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, Unstructured Data, Prompt Engineering, Administrative Support, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Calendar Management, Operational Efficiency, Media Production
★ 4.7 (55) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Marketing and Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Storytelling, Communication Planning, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Communication, Target Audience, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Creation, User Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct
★ 4.8 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Knowledge Accelerators
Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Productivity, LLM Application, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Microsoft Windows, Business Communication
★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Insights, Target Audience, Target Market, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media, Product Knowledge, Research
★ 4.6 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Land Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Business Modeling, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Economic Development, Case Studies, Return On Investment, Complex Problem Solving, Cost Benefit Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership
★ 4.6 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Design Thinking, Ideation, Usability, Internet Of Things, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Human Centered Design, Innovation
★ 4.3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Mental Health Therapies, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Cultural Responsiveness, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Patient Evaluation, Stress Management
★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, User Research, Target Audience, Customer Insights, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Writing and Editing, Marketing Materials, Target Market, Product Knowledge, Value Propositions, AI literacy, Marketing Communications, Editing
★ 4.7 (84) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Code Review, UI Components, Unit Testing, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Design, Interactive Design, Code Reusability
★ 4.7 (248) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Case Studies, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Research, Data Collection, Culture, Psychology
★ 4.8 (28) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months