Research Skills Courses

NIST and UL Fire Behavior Research

6 reviews

Comprehensive exploration of modern fire behavior, dynamics, and tactics, featuring research insights, case studies, live experiments, and strategies for organizational change in firefighting.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Great Learning

Smart English Basics for Professionals - Spoken English - Communication Skills

6 reviews

Great Learning brings you this video on “Smart English Basics For Professionals”. This course will help you improve your business communication in a professional environment.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

User Experience: Research & Prototyping

906 ratings at Coursera

Learn user experience design through research, ideation, synthesis, and prototyping techniques. Gain practical skills to understand user needs, generate ideas, analyze data, and create effective prototypes for meaningful design solutions.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microsoft Excel - Improve your skills quickly

8515 ratings at Udemy

Pivot Tables, Charts, Sparklines, functions, formulas and more - in just a couple of hours

• Udemy
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Extending and developing your thinking skills

7 ratings at OpenLearn

Diagrams, mind-maps, tables, graphs, time lines, flow charts, sequence diagrams, decision trees: all can be used to organise thought. This free course, Extending and developing your thinking ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The power of infographics in research dissemination

13 ratings at OpenLearn

Infographics are becoming an essential tool in data representation and research communication. In this free course, The power of infographics in research dissemination, you will explore when and ...

• OpenLearn
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth

2 ratings at OpenLearn

In this free course, Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth, you will build on your understanding of how to evaluate research by thinking about a fundamental part of the ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Developing a research question in International Relations

1 rating at OpenLearn

Explore how to craft effective research questions for International Relations studies, from defining focused inquiries to understanding positivist and interpretivist approaches.

• OpenLearn
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Learn effective research techniques for policy advocacy, from ethical considerations to data analysis and report writing, to influence decision-makers and drive meaningful change.

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Data Management for Clinical Research

5 reviews

Learn critical concepts and practical methods for planning, collecting, storing, and disseminating data in clinical research. Covers electronic data capture, regulatory compliance, and best practices for effective data management.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Cannabis Compliance, Testing, and Research

Identify legal operations in the cannabis industry and investigate how research and development can advance cannabis science.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Technical University of Denmark (DTU);  University of Copenhagen

Academic Information Seeking

8 reviews

Comprehensive guide to academic information seeking, covering search strategies, evaluation techniques, and ethical practices for effective research and citation.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

‘True’ Crime? Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Criminology

Develop your critical thinking skills through ‘true’ crime. This course examines the influence of media on conceptions of crime and justice, equipping learners with tools to analyze, evaluate, or even challenge dominant narratives.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

244 ratings at Coursera

Enhance your email communication skills by learning to navigate tone, formality, and directness in business contexts. Master the art of choosing appropriate language for different recipients and situations.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Excel Skills for Statistics and Data Analysis: Essentials

Master essential Excel skills for statistical analysis, from descriptive to inferential statistics, transforming data into meaningful insights for better decision-making across various fields.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)