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.
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Geographic Information Systems, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Data Collection, Chemistry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, Empathy, Leadership Development, Personal Development, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Team Management, Communication, Active Listening, Stress Management, Decision Making, Mindfulness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Glasgow
Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Business Leadership, Innovation, Market Research, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Business Planning, Business Development, Leadership and Management, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Organizational Change
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Corporate Finance Institute
Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Securities (Finance), Investment Banking, Equities, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Interviewing Skills, Financial Analysis, Underwriting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Prompt Engineering Tools, Tool Calling, Context Management
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Advertising Campaigns, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Digital Assets, Financial Inclusion, Supply Chain, Governance, Supply Chain Management, Business Transformation, FinTech, Business Analysis, Market Opportunities, Competitive Analysis, Interoperability, Business Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Case Studies, Leadership
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Economics, Policy Development, Governance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Copenhagen
Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Predictive Analytics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Design Thinking, Web Scraping, Machine Learning Algorithms, Flask (Web Framework), Data Visualization Software, Data Validation, Machine Learning, Python Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, Plot (Graphics), Generative AI, Deep Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Natural Language Processing, Responsible AI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Visualization, Transfer Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Ethics, Image Analysis, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Deployment, Embeddings
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months