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Research Courses

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.


Popular Research Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Six Sigma Methodology, R (Software), R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Science

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    Board Infinity

    The Rise of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, ChatGPT, Video Production, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Blogs, Scripting, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Persona Development

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    Rating, 3.1 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Cultivating a Scriptural Imagination

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Teaching, Community Development, Discussion Facilitation, Research, Cultural Diversity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Persona (User Experience), Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Interviewing Skills, User Research, Persona Development, Product Development, Innovation, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Workforce Productivity

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Efficiency, Six Sigma Methodology, Operations Management, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research, Surveys

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality: Color & Clarity

    Skills you'll gain: Water Quality, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis, Process Control, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Qualitative Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, R (Software), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Correlation Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Import/Export, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Data Wrangling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Delineation Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Quality, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Deep Learning with Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Matplotlib, Linear Algebra, Image Analysis, NumPy, Scientific Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Keras (Neural Network Library), Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Data Analysis, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular research courses

  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • RStudio for Six Sigma - Hypothesis Testing: Coursera
  • The Rise of Generative AI: Board Infinity
  • AI Video Avatars: Launch Your Automated Social Media Machine: Skillshare
  • Cultivating a Scriptural Imagination: Duke University
  • Agiles Arbeiten trifft auf Design Thinking: University of Virginia
  • Workforce Productivity: Coursera
  • Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course: Johns Hopkins University
  • Beer Quality: Color & Clarity: University of California, Davis
  • Data Analysis in R with RStudio & Tidyverse: Codio

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