Research Methods Courses

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

Learn techniques for simplifying and analyzing genetic circuit models, including reaction-based abstraction, piecewise approximations, Markov chains, state-based abstraction, and stochastic model checking.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Open Science: Sharing Your Research with the World

Explore ways to apply Open Science principles to academic work - including your own. Learn how to share your research effectively and responsibly, building greater visibility and impact.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainability in Practice: Education, Research and EcoCampus Development

Learn how to promote sustainability through education, training, and research & innovation on your campus, business park, or public space.

• edX
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Market Research Essentials for Marketing Management

Gain a competitive edge by mastering market research techniques, data analysis, and actionable insights for effective business strategy and decision-making.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Software Design Methods and Tools

159 ratings at Coursera

Learn software design tools and techniques, including UML modeling, unit testing, and ethical considerations for developers. Enhance your design skills and professional responsibilities.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Agile Methods

Discover how Agile methods overcome Waterfall weaknesses in systems engineering, focusing on Scrum framework, risk management, and scaling practices for high-change environments.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Path Integral Methods in Atomistic Modelling

Explore quantum effects in atomic systems using path integral methods. Learn advanced techniques for molecular dynamics, sampling, and rate theory from leading experts.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to optimization on smooth manifolds: first order methods

Learn to optimize on smooth, nonlinear spaces: Join us to build your foundations (starting at "what is a manifold?") and confidently implement your first algorithm (Riemannian gradient descent).

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill;  University of Edinburgh

Research Data Management and Sharing

748 ratings at Coursera

Learn to manage research data throughout its lifecycle, from planning to sharing and archiving. Gain skills in data organization, documentation, storage, and preservation to meet funding requirements and enhance research impact.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of North Texas

Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

461 ratings at Coursera

Explore systematic inquiry, question development, and research methods in social sciences. Learn conceptualization, literature review, sampling, and ethical considerations for effective problem-solving and decision-making.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

MD Anderson Cancer Center

CERTaIN: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

2 ratings

Learn what comparative effectiveness research (CER) and patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) are and identify the difference between CER/PCOR studies and randomized controlled trials.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Comparative Research Designs and Methods

11 ratings at Coursera

Explore systematic comparative analysis in social sciences, from few-case comparisons to complex case handling using QCA and fuzzy set analysis, contrasting with statistical methods for theory building.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Roman Architecture - Term Paper Options and Research Topics

Explore Roman architecture through research or city design. Discover ancient sites, analyze monuments, or create a hypothetical Roman city plan. Gain insights into urban planning and architectural innovations of the Roman Empire.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Emotion Elicitation: Research and Future Directions - Experts in Emotion Series

Dr. Greg Siegle discusses emotion elicitation research, sharing key discoveries, future prospects, and advice for aspiring emotion researchers in this insightful interview from Yale's Experts in Emotion series.

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

Comparative Methods: Trees, Maps, and Traits in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

Explore genetic analysis methods connecting phylogeny to geography, tracing human migration and evolution. Learn about ancestral traits and their impact on fundamental biological concepts.

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