Research Skills Courses

Building motivation and resilience in research

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore practical strategies to build motivation and resilience in research, tackle setbacks, cultivate a growth mindset, and maintain well-being throughout your research journey.

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Digital humanities: humanities research in the digital age

6 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course will prepare you for the challenges of doing research in an increasingly digital world. It introduces the methods of digital humanities and explains how research methods in the ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Student Partner in Educational Research

3 ratings at OpenLearn

The Student as Partners in Educational Research is an ongoing initiative sponsored by eSTEeM: The OU Centre for STEM Pedagogy whereby OU undergraduate or postgraduate students are supported to ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

BCom Orientation - Academic Skills for University Success

1 rating

Develop essential academic skills for success in BCom: self-direction, time management, critical thinking, research, and effective communication. Enhance your learning strategies and productivity.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MedTech Translation: From Research to Manufacturing

1 rating

Explore the journey from MedTech research to manufacturing, with expert insights on overcoming challenges and ensuring successful product development and commercialization.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Research Seminar - Identifiability and Inference in Cell Biology

4 ratings

Explores mathematical modeling in cell biology, focusing on identifiability and inference. Discusses challenges in developing realistic models for interpreting quantitative data and showcases applications in biological mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain - Igor Spigelman, PhD - UCLA Health Cannabis Research Initiative

4 ratings

Exploring synthetic non-psychoactive cannabinoids for chronic pain management, focusing on peripheral endocannabinoid system targeting and potential applications in various pain conditions.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Survey Research & Qualitative Methods

4 ratings

Explore qualitative research methods, including focus groups, interviews, coding techniques, and software tools. Learn best practices for data collection, analysis, and teamwork in social science research.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GravesAndThyroid

Understanding Clinical Research

4 ratings

Explore the fundamentals of clinical research, its importance, and how to participate in trials for Graves' disease and thyroid conditions.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Roorkee

Soft Skills

4 ratings

Comprehensive guide to developing essential interpersonal abilities, covering communication, leadership, and professional skills for personal and career growth.

• YouTube
• 1 day 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Research Methodology

4 ratings

Learn essential skills for behavioral science research, from questionnaire design to literature searches and effective presentations.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OSINT at Home - Tutorials on Digital Research, Verification and Open Source Investigations

3 ratings

Learn digital investigation techniques, from image reverse search to geolocation and chronolocation. Develop OSINT skills for verifying social media content and conducting open-source research, applicable to journalism, human rights, and intelligence ana…

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Applying your community engagement skills

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course is the final instalment of a set of 10 courses with the common theme of community engagement and leadership. In the previous 9 courses there has been the opportunity to build a ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Research Methodology

3 ratings

Master scientific thinking, logical reasoning, hypothesis testing, statistical methods, mathematical modeling, and ethical research practices for rigorous academic inquiry.

• YouTube
• 1 day 6 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Money Skills

3 ratings

Investing, career, efficient market hypothesis, compound returns, renting vs. buying, behavioral finance, and more.

• Marginal Revolution University
• 3 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course