Research Skills Courses

The Open University;  University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

Introduction to Phenomenology and its Application in Qualitative Research

Find out about the philosophical fundamentals of phenomenology and how it can be integrated in qualitative research.

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

SUNY Binghamton

Operations Research

Learn essential Operations Research techniques: linear programming, network analysis, integer programming, nonlinear optimization, game theory, Markov chains, and inventory management. Gain practical skills using AMPL software.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

King's College London;  Birzeit University

Qualitative Research Methods for Mental Health in War and Conflict

Understand the importance of mental health research in areas of war and conflict and strengthen your qualitative research skills.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introducing research in law and beyond

6 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Introducing research in law and beyond, is designed to introduce you to the skills required to develop and complete a legal research project. You will learn about the complexities...

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

Online Learning Campus - World Bank Group

eLearning Course for Digital Skills for ICT Entrepreneurs in FCV Countries

5 ratings at edX

Develop digital skills and business acumen for ICT entrepreneurs in developing countries. Learn to innovate, increase market share, and create value through collaborative mechanisms and networking opportunities.

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

MindEdge

HR Skills® Fundamentals

6 ratings at edX

Comprehensive training in essential HR practices, covering hiring, interviewing, onboarding, development, data interpretation, meetings, exit interviews, and federal law. Ideal for aspiring HR professionals and managers.

• edX
• 2 weeks, 1-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Research Methodology for Planning and Architectural Studies

Comprehensive exploration of research methodologies in planning and architecture, covering quantitative and qualitative approaches, data analysis, and emerging tools for conducting impactful studies in the built environment.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Delhi;  NPTEL

Science Communication: Research Productivity and Data Analytics using Open Source Software

Learn to analyze research productivity using open-source tools. Master data extraction, visualization, and bibliometric techniques. Gain skills in science mapping, performance analysis, and academic rankings.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Life Skills For Graduates

Master essential life skills for personal growth, effective communication, and self-awareness. Develop digital and financial literacy while exploring Indian concepts for better living and workplace success.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Guwahati;  NPTEL

Philosophical Foundations Of Social Research

Explore philosophical foundations of social research, from positivism to hermeneutics. Examine key thinkers and methodologies, enhancing critical understanding of social science inquiry.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT BHU;  NPTEL

Literature and Coping Skills

Explore literary experiences to develop coping strategies and resilience. Engage with poetry to overcome fear, anxiety, depression, trauma, and heartbreak. Discover beauty in everyday life and embrace life's lessons gracefully.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

CEC;  Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

Psychological Research

Explore psychological research methods, from experiments to qualitative approaches. Gain skills in problem formulation, data collection, and ethical considerations for conducting valid and reliable studies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hybrid working: skills for digital transformation

4 ratings at OpenLearn

The future of the workplace is continuing to evolve, and digital transformation is accelerating, requiring new digital capabilities, behaviours and understanding. There has been a widening of the ...

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

Sociological Research Methods - I

Master essential sociological research methods, from theoretical foundations to practical applications. Explore comparative methods, feminist approaches, and both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course