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.

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Grammar, English Language, Literacy, Vocabulary
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Performance Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Action Oriented, Resilience, Conscientiousness, Personal Development, Self-Motivation, Relationship Building, Optimism, Goal Setting, Persistence, Planning, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Positivity, Overcoming Obstacles, Empathy, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Skills you'll gain: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Occupational Safety And Health, Internal Auditing, Safety Training, Emergency Response, Safety Culture, Occupational Health, Safety Audits, Safety Standards, Risk Control, Risk Management, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Regulatory Compliance, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Organizational Development, Record Keeping
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Lecturio
Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing Administration, Professional Development, Nursing Care, Clinical Experience, Nursing, Nursing Practices, Communication, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Patient Communication, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Leadership, Teamwork, Empathy, Self-Awareness
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Reports, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Medical Prescription, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Research, Pre-Clinical Development, Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Statistical Analysis, Value-Based Care, Epidemiology, Utilization Management, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

École Polytechnique
Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Cryptography, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Continuous Monitoring, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI, LLM Application, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, System Design and Implementation, Technical Communication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks