{"id":13227,"date":"2023-04-10T17:21:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T09:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/?p=13227"},"modified":"2024-04-18T01:05:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:05:15","slug":"online-courses-for-research-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning","title":{"rendered":"Best Online Courses for Research Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Are you looking for the best online courses for research planning? Look no further! This list of courses helps with research planning!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research planning is a crucial step in conducting any successful research project. However, it can be a daunting task, especially for beginners who may not know where to start or what steps to follow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The traditional classroom setting may not be ideal for everyone due to location, time, and financial constraints. This makes it challenging to find the best resources to learn research planning effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution to this problem is to consider online courses that provide comprehensive and practical training on research planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the advancements in technology, the internet has become an invaluable resource for education, and online courses offer a flexible and accessible learning environment for anyone, anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-cryptocurrency\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"282\">online courses<\/a> available for individuals looking to improve their research planning skills. These courses cover a broad range of topics, from developing research questions to data analysis, and are designed to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced researchers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the courses are taught by industry experts, ensuring that learners get access to the latest research trends and techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our selection is based on a combination of factors, but we have sorted the courses by enrollment numbers to make the list more informative. The ranking number (#1 or #10) reflects only the number of enrollments among the best courses.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Course<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Instructor(s)<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>\ud83d\udcb8Pricing<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>\u2764\ufe0fEnrollments<\/strong><\/th><th>\u2b50<strong>Rating<\/strong><\/th><th>\u231b<strong>Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/edx.sjv.io\/c\/3237455\/1639400\/17728?prodsku=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fux-research&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fux-research&amp;intsrc=PUI2_12319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#1. Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts<\/a><\/td><td>Google Career Certificates<\/td><td>Subscription: $14\/month<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f&nbsp;<br>148,350<br>enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.8 (3501 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b\u231b\u231b\u231b\u231b24 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#2. Developing Your Research Project<\/td><td>Emma Thompson and Richard Penny<\/td><td>$39.99\/month<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f&nbsp;<br>148,107 <br>enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.5 (98 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b1 hour\/week (8 weeks)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/c\/3237455\/1242836\/14726?prodsku=crse%3AFwLlxFfeEeWWpxI8aBTOyQ&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2Flearn%2Fdata-management&amp;intsrc=PUI2_9419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#3. Research Data Management and Sharing<\/a><\/td><td>Helen Tibbo +1 more instructor<\/td><td>Free ($49 for certificate)<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f34,081 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.7 (644 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b\u231b\u231b13 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#4. Research for Impact<\/td><td>Mark New +1 more instructor<\/td><td>Free ($49 for certificate)<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f15,641 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.8 (117&nbsp; reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b\u231b\u231b\u231b20 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#5. Academic Research Methodology for Master\u2019s Students<\/td><td>Joanne Carlier<\/td><td>$39.99\/month<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f7,079 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.5 (35 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b2 hours\/week (2 weeks)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#6. Global Marketing Research and Strategies<\/td><td>NPTEL<\/td><td>Free ($22.52 for certificate)<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f5,202 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.8 (2,096 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b\u231b6-10 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#7. Understanding Research Methods and Approaches<\/td><td>NPTEL<\/td><td>Free ($22.52 for certificate)<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f4,638 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.8 (2,096 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b\u231b5-6 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#8. Mastering the Academic Desk Research Paper<\/td><td>Leigh Faulkner<\/td><td>Free ($22.52 for certificate)<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f3,385 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.8 (2,096 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b3-4&nbsp; hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#9. Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research<\/td><td>Annahita Ehsan and Charlotte Woodhead<\/td><td>$39.99\/month<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f2,840 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b504.6 (21 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b&nbsp;2 hours\/week (10 weeks)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>#10. Learning Design Research<\/td><td>Peni Acayo and Andy Schwanbeck<\/td><td>$17.99<\/td><td>\u2764\ufe0f2,643 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50&nbsp;4.6 (797 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/td><td>\u231b&nbsp;2 hours and 57 mint<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb5b94777e8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fb5b94777e8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#1_Conduct_UX_Research_and_Test_Early_Concepts\" title=\"#1. Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts\">#1. Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#2_Developing_Your_Research_Project\" title=\"#2. Developing Your Research Project\">#2. Developing Your Research Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#3_Research_Data_Management_and_Sharing\" title=\"#3. Research Data Management and Sharing\">#3. Research Data Management and Sharing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#4_Research_for_Impact\" title=\"#4.&nbsp; Research for Impact\">#4.&nbsp; Research for Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#5_Academic_Research_Methodology_for_Masters_Students\" title=\"#5. Academic Research Methodology for Master\u2019s Students\">#5. Academic Research Methodology for Master\u2019s Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#6_Global_Marketing_Research_and_Strategies\" title=\"#6. Global Marketing Research and Strategies\">#6. Global Marketing Research and Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#7_Understanding_Research_Methods_and_Approaches\" title=\"#7. Understanding Research Methods and Approaches\">#7. Understanding Research Methods and Approaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#8_Mastering_the_Academic_Desk_Research_Paper\" title=\"#8. Mastering the Academic Desk Research Paper\">#8. Mastering the Academic Desk Research Paper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#9_Research_Methods_A_Practical_Guide_to_Peer_and_Community_Research\" title=\"#9. Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research\">#9. Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#10_Learning_Design_Research\" title=\"#10. Learning Design Research\">#10. Learning Design Research<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/online-courses-for-research-planning\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Conduct_UX_Research_and_Test_Early_Concepts\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edx.sjv.io\/c\/3237455\/1639400\/17728?prodsku=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fux-research&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fux-research&amp;intsrc=PUI2_12319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#1. Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image23-6-1024x394.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Coursera\" class=\"wp-image-13231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image23-6-1024x394.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image23-6-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image23-6-768x296.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image23-6.png 1447w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Coursera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Key info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/edx.sjv.io\/c\/3237455\/1639400\/17728?prodsku=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fux-research&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edx.org%2Fcourse%2Fux-research&amp;intsrc=PUI2_12319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8Pricing: Subscription: $14\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2764\ufe0f Popularity: 148,350 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 Rating: 4.8 (3501 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Instructor(s): Google Career Certificates (It is based on Google&#8217;s extensive experience in constructing products, platforms, and services that aid individuals and enterprises in their growth endeavors.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u231b Duration: 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts&#8221; is an online course that provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to conduct user experience (UX) research and test early concepts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers a range of topics, including user research methods, persona development, usability testing, and user feedback analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will learn how to conduct research to identify user needs, create personas, design and conduct usability tests, and analyze user feedback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is taught by experienced instructors and includes practical examples and case studies to help learners apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of the course, learners will have the skills and knowledge necessary to create effective UX designs that meet the needs of their users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-6.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-6.png 972w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-6-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image10-6-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image9-6.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Coursera\" class=\"wp-image-13233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image9-6.png 958w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image9-6-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image9-6-768x619.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Coursera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Developing_Your_Research_Project\"><\/span>#2. Developing Your Research Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image24-6.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Future Learn\" class=\"wp-image-13234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image24-6.png 990w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image24-6-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image24-6-768x294.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Future Learn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Key info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/research-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8Pricing: $39.99\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2764\ufe0f Popularity: 148,107 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 Rating: 4.5 (98 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Instructor(s): Emma Thompson and Richard Penny (Emma holding the position of Learn with US Transition Leader at the University of Southampton has a keen interest in political behavior within the UK, the student experience, as well as the value of the EPQ.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u231b Duration: 1 hour\/week (8 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;Developing Your Research Project&#8221; is an online course designed to guide learners through the process of developing a research project from start to finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers a range of topics, including developing research questions, selecting research methods, conducting a literature review, and data analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will learn how to create a research proposal, plan their project, and manage their time effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is taught by experienced instructors and includes practical examples and case studies to help learners apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of the course, learners will have the skills and knowledge necessary to develop a research project that meets the requirements of their institution and contributes to the advancement of their field of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-6.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-6.png 674w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image2-6-300x239.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image25-6.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image25-6.png 738w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image25-6-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-7.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Future Learn\" class=\"wp-image-13237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-7.png 675w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image5-7-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Future Learn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Research_Data_Management_and_Sharing\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/c\/3237455\/1242836\/14726?prodsku=crse%3AFwLlxFfeEeWWpxI8aBTOyQ&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2Flearn%2Fdata-management&amp;intsrc=PUI2_9419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#3. Research Data Management and Sharing<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image22-6-1024x367.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Coursera\" class=\"wp-image-13238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image22-6-1024x367.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image22-6-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image22-6-768x275.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image22-6.png 1508w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Coursera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Key info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/c\/3237455\/1242836\/14726?prodsku=crse%3AFwLlxFfeEeWWpxI8aBTOyQ&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2Flearn%2Fdata-management&amp;intsrc=PUI2_9419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8Pricing: Free ($49 for certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2764\ufe0f Popularity: 34,081 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 Rating: 4.7 (644 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Instructor(s): Helen Tibbo +1 more instructor (Helen is responsible for establishing the Archives and Records Management (ARM) Program at SILS.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u231b Duration: 13 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;Research Data Management and Sharing&#8221; is an online course that provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage research data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers a range of topics, including data management planning, data documentation, storage, and sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will learn how to comply with legal and ethical requirements related to data management, and how to ensure the security and integrity of their data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is taught by experienced instructors and includes practical examples and case studies to help learners apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>pon completion of the course, learners will have the skills and knowledge necessary to manage their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/best-cloud-storage-and-file-sharing-tools-for-researchers\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"231\">research data effectively and share<\/a> it with other researchers in their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image28-6-1024x210.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning\" class=\"wp-image-13239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image28-6-1024x210.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image28-6-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image28-6-768x157.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image28-6.png 1427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-6-1024x540.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-6-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-6-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-6-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image6-6.png 1412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-7-1024x393.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Coursera\" class=\"wp-image-13241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-7-1024x393.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-7-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-7-768x294.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image11-7.png 1385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Coursera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Research_for_Impact\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/c\/3237455\/1242836\/14726?prodsku=crse%3AblCylNgiEeiVYAo9v2qgfg&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2Flearn%2Fresearch-for-impact&amp;intsrc=PUI2_9419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#4.&nbsp; Research for Impact<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image32-1-1024x395.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Coursera\" class=\"wp-image-13242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image32-1-1024x395.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image32-1-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image32-1-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image32-1.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Coursera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Key info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i384100.net\/c\/3237455\/1242836\/14726?prodsku=crse%3AblCylNgiEeiVYAo9v2qgfg&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coursera.org%2Flearn%2Fresearch-for-impact&amp;intsrc=PUI2_9419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8Pricing: Free ($49 for certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2764\ufe0f Popularity: 15,641 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 Rating: 4.8 (117&nbsp; reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Instructor(s): Mark New +1 more instructor (Mark holds a joint appointment as Professor of International Development at the University of East Anglia, which is located in the United Kingdom.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u231b Duration: 20 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;Research for Impact&#8221; is a Coursera course that is designed to help learners create and implement research projects that have a positive impact on society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers a range of topics, including research design, data collection methods, analysis, and dissemination of findings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will learn how to identify research problems, design research projects, and analyze and interpret data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course also emphasizes the importance of communication skills, such as presenting research findings to different audiences, including policymakers and the general public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is taught by experienced instructors and includes practical examples and case studies to help learners apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of the course, learners will have the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct research that has a positive impact on society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-6-1024x189.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-6-1024x189.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-6-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-6-768x142.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image3-6.png 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-6-1024x551.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-6-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-6-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-6-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image8-6.png 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-6-1024x550.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Coursera\" class=\"wp-image-13245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-6-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-6-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-6-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image16-6.png 1407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Coursera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Academic_Research_Methodology_for_Masters_Students\"><\/span>#5. Academic Research Methodology for Master\u2019s Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"979\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-8.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Future Learn\" class=\"wp-image-13246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-8.png 979w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-8-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image14-8-768x333.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Future Learn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Key info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurelearn.com\/courses\/academic-research-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb8Pricing: $39.99\/month&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2764\ufe0f Popularity: 7,079 enrollments (as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 Rating: 4.5 (35 reviews as of Feb 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcdd Instructor(s): Joanne Carlier (She is an Assistant Professor in HRM and OB, holding a BA (Hons) Business degree, a PG Cert in Management Research Methods, and a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u231b Duration: 2 hours\/week (2 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&#8220;Academic Research Methodology for Master&#8217;s Students&#8221; is an online course that is designed to provide master&#8217;s students with the essential knowledge and skills required to conduct research in their respective fields of study.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course covers a range of topics, including research design, literature review, data collection, and analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will learn how to develop a research proposal and how to write an academic research paper, including formatting, citations, and referencing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is taught by experienced instructors and includes practical examples and case studies to help learners apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon completion of the course, learners will have the skills and confidence to conduct independent research in their respective fields of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"908\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image30-7.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image30-7.png 908w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image30-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image30-7-768x511.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 908px) 100vw, 908px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-6.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Future Learn\" class=\"wp-image-13250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-6.png 889w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-6-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image7-6-768x446.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Future Learn<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Global_Marketing_Research_and_Strategies\"><\/span>#6. 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Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meet the instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-7.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning \" class=\"wp-image-13255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-7.png 781w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-7-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image1-7-768x629.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>What you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"783\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image13-7.png\" alt=\"Online Courses for Research Planning : Credits: Alison\" class=\"wp-image-13256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image13-7.png 783w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image13-7-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.scijournal.org\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image13-7-768x378.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credits: Alison<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Mastering_the_Academic_Desk_Research_Paper\"><\/span>#8. 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