Academic English courses can help you learn effective writing techniques, advanced grammar, and critical reading skills. You can build skills in crafting essays, delivering presentations, and engaging in academic discussions. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and online collaboration platforms, that support organizing research and enhancing communication in academic settings.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Network Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Visualization, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Text Mining, Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Data Preprocessing, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming
★ 4.5 (34K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Persona Development, Campaign Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Competitive Analysis, Content Development and Management, Content Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Stakeholder Communications, Social Media Marketing
★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Automation
★ 4.8 (8.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Sprint Retrospectives, Computer Hardware, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning, Product Management
★ 4.7 (7.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Paid media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment
★ 4.4 (6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Dashboard, File Management, Dashboard Creation, Star Schema, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure
★ 4.6 (25K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Protocols, Extensible Languages and XML, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Python Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment
★ 4.8 (45K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Cost Management, Quality Management, Project Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Communication Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, Leadership Studies, Agile Project Management, Issue Tracking, Stakeholder Analysis, Budget Management, Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Scope Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Change Management
★ 4.9 (11K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), OpenShift, Containerization, Server Side, Istio, Kubernetes, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Software Development
★ 4.6 (9.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
★ 4.8 (7.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Medical Privacy, Biotechnology, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Life Sciences, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Ethics, Health Disparities, Emerging Technologies
★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts
★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks