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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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    Coursera

    Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Planning, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Entrepreneurship

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

    Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Methods, Data Analysis, Experimentation, Research Design, Research, Peer Review, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Media and Communications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Marketing, Recruitment, Marketing, Target Market, Presentations, Personal Attributes, Professional Development, Business Writing, Communication, Smart Goals, Storytelling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Production Process, Mathematical Modeling, Materials science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Emerging Technologies, Research Reports, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Image Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Google Cloud Platform, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    194 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Frontiers in Dentistry

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Disabilities, Biomedical Technology, Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Medical Imaging, Health Care, Computer-Aided Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Power Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Organizational Effectiveness, Quick Learning, Organizational Development, Professional Development, Relationship Building, Organizational Change, Organizational Skills, Planning, Adaptability, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, R Programming, Ggplot2, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Statistical Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Statistical Programming, Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Communication

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Data Management, Biostatistics, Informatics, Clinical Data Management, Precision Medicine, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Cell Biology, R Programming, Scientific Visualization, Correlation Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Dimensionality Reduction, Computational Thinking, Markov Model, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to PhET Simulations for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Simulations, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Research, Peer Review

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    A

    American Psychological Association

    Basic Inferential Statistics for Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Research

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Business Strategy: Business Model Canvas Analysis with Miro: Coursera
  • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
  • How Science Turns Data Into Knowledge: University of Michigan
  • How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project): University of Maryland, College Park
  • Hydrogen: Key Concepts and Use in Green Technologies: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Introduction to Image Generation: Google Cloud
  • Frontiers in Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania
  • Power Onboarding: Northwestern University
  • Expressway to Data Science: R Programming and Tidyverse: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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