Research Skills Courses

Introducing music research

Explore diverse musical topics through themes of inclusion, practice, technology, and community. Gain insights into postgraduate music studies across various times, places, and genres.

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

Carrying out research for policy and advocacy work

1 rating 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

Skills to Succeed at University

1 review

Prepare for university and master academic skills that are essential for undergraduates studying in the UK.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Listening Skills to Succeed at University

1 review

Improve your listening skills and learn practical strategies for effective listening at university.

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

MedTech Translation: From Research to Manufacturing

1 review

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

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

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

4 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NIST and UL Fire Behavior Research

4 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

Survey Research & Qualitative Methods

4 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CrashCourse

Business Soft Skills by CrashCourse

4 reviews

In 17 episodes, Evelyn From The Internets will teach you soft skills for business and everyday life! This course is based on a college-level curriculum, with a variety of management and organizational psychology reference texts.

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

Comparative Research Designs and Methods

2 reviews

Explore comparative analysis and itsimportance in the social sciences. You'll learn howto use comparative methods for constructive explanation and theory building and applyit to real-world politics.

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

The Role of Social Sciences in Nitrogen Research

5 ratings at edX

Humans play a key role in sustainable nitrogen management: how we contribute to nitrogen pollution, how we perceive it, and how we act on it. In this course, we present the exciting ways the social sciences can be used in the field of nitrogen research.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Excel Skills for Business: Advanced

5911 ratings at Coursera

Develop advanced Excel skills for business, including spreadsheet design, complex formulas, data cleaning, financial functions, and professional dashboard creation.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health Professional Teaching Skills – Level 1 – Foundational

Learn the basics of faculty development by focusing on foundational skills that can be applied in health professional teaching contexts and practices.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health Professional Teaching Skills – Level 2 – Strategies

This MOOC brings faculty development to the teaching practice by providing teaching strategies that can be immediately applied in health professions teaching contexts and practices.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Health Professional Teaching Skills – Level 3 - Professionalism

This education and teacher training course discusses professionalism in the health professions teaching contexts and practices.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)