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51 Short courses in Educational Research

Research Methodologies - Application To Advanced Practice
The module partly utilises a problem-based learning approach. University of Derby offers the Research Methodologies - Application To Advanced Practice programme.

Research Methods
The module covers research design including quantitative and qualitative methods and data analysis, ethical considerations, practical factors which may impact on the conduct of research and the importance of appropriate dissemination of research findings. University of Derby offers the Research Methods programme.

Digital Research Practices
The Digital Research Practices course from UCL Summer School will provide a comprehensive introduction to Digital Research for you from a range of backgrounds.

What is Education
The What is Education course from UCL Summer School examines key questions about the nature, purpose and practice of education.

Credibility and Rigour in Management Research
The Credibility and Rigour in Management Research course from VU Amsterdam Summer School is tailored for advanced master’s, PhDs, and early-career scholars across all management disciplines (e.g., strategy, entrepreneurship, leadership).

Unlocking the Mysteries of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Advances in Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Unlocking the Mysteries of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Advances in Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment course from VU Amsterdam Summer School aims to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, blending scientific rigor with practical applications.
Research Project Part 2
The aim of the Research Project Part 2 course from Warnborough College is to further develop the student’s ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate a common process (or processes) relevant to their stream studies. (For the purpose of this unit, a “process” is defined as any distinct series of events or changes over a period of time, and which is directly related to the area of study).
Statistics and Research Methods - an Introduction (Online, Self Paced)
UCL's Statistics and Research Methods - an Introduction (Online, Self Paced) online, self-paced course will give you a comprehensive introduction to research methods and statistics.
Research Design and Methodology
This Research Design and Methodology module offered at the University of Surrey will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to carry out high quality research.
Community Based Research - Getting Started
University College London (UCL)'s Community Based Research - Getting Started free online three-week course will help you learn the skills you need to carry out research in your own community using a 'citizen science' approach.
Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods
Policymaking is a complicated business. Decisions have to be made quickly or secretly, based on limited knowledge or expertise, while covering wide briefs and remaining in force for a number of years. The stakes are high, so preparation is essential. The Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods programme is offered at the Maastricht University.
Researcher Management and Leadership Training
This Researcher Management and Leadership Training course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado System is for early career researchers and mentors who believe that modern scientific careers require management skills and want to be research leaders.
Investigative Approaches In Biology And Chemistry
This is an online practical-science Investigative Approaches In Biology And Chemistry module at The Open University UK . Carry out activities exploring investigative biology and chemistry skills and techniques.
Academic Writing Workshops (Co-Developing Stem-Related Papers for Publication)
Developing and writing a research paper has been proposed as a challenging task in academia and industry. Birmingham City University offers the Academic Writing Workshops (Co-Developing Stem-Related Papers for Publication) programme.
Learning How To Learn for Youth
Based on one of the most popular open online courses in the world, this Learning How To Learn for Youth course offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University gives you easy access to the learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines.
Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research
The Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research course offered by University of Antwerp aims to train researchers and research support staff to become an expert in interdisciplinarity.
Research Project Part 1
Join the Research Project Part 1 course from Warnborough College and learn to plan and conduct research into the current status of an aspect of an industry relating to their area of study, and to complete a descriptive report based on that research.
Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
This Introduction to Research for Essay Writing course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education is the last course in the Academic Writing specialization before the capstone project.
Introduction to Research Ethics - Working with People
Find out how to conduct ethical research when working with people by studying this online course for university students. The Introduction to Research Ethics - Working with People course is offered by University of Leeds through FutureLearn.
Research for Professional Practice
The Research for Professional Practice short course offered at the University of Surrey will help you learn how to effectively complete a literature search, and how to review and critically appraise research articles.