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.

Skills you'll gain: User Research, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Experience Design, User Experience, Design Research, Linux Commands, Usability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Software Versioning, Software Visualization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Pseudocode, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Javascript, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Application Programming Interface (API)
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Keyword Research, Email Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX), Case Studies, Strategic Communication, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Digital Media Strategy, Campaign Management, Business Analytics, Content Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Web Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Visualization
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Analytical Skills, Business Analysis, Quantitative Research, Problem Solving, Smart Goals
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Melbourne
Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Human Development, Community Health, Mental Health, Child Health, Injury Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Nutrition and Diet
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Intelligence, Social Media Strategy, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Opportunities, Content Strategy, Market Intelligence, Strategic Thinking, Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Market Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Embeddings, Supervised Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Debugging, Performance Tuning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Peer Review, Data Synthesis, Data Collection, Data Quality, Research Methodologies, Report Writing, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidade de São Paulo
Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Research Design, Clinical Research Ethics, Science and Research, Experimentation, Data Ethics, Data Sharing, Data Quality, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Budgets, Marketing Effectiveness, Return On Investment, Search Engine Marketing, Forecasting, Performance marketing, Google Ads, Target Audience, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks