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Edx Research Methodologies Courses & Certifications

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Using Python for Research

Using Python for Research certification course by edX is being offered to teach the learners how to use Python 3 for their research. This course aims to fill the gap between introductory and advanced courses in Python. Also, it has been designed in collaboration with the experienced faculty of Harvard University.

Participants of this course will be able to use their Python skills for their research work. Participants will first go through the basic concepts of Python 3 and then they shall learn about the tools and techniques such as NumPy and Scipy, which are used in research settings. The course also includes a new module about statistical learning using the sci-kit-learn library. This Using Python for Research training course is a blend of guided introduction and independent in-depth exploration. Participants will be trained in various Python skills using various case studies selected for their scientific breadth and their inclusion of different features of Python.

There are 2 modes of study - Audit and Verified Track that can be selected by the candidates to complete their studies. In the case of Audit tracks, the candidates will get a particular time limit in which they will have to learn the course materials but in the case of Verified tracks, the candidates will have an unlimited period in which they may complete the course.

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12 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Python Knowledge of Numpy

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Research Methods: An Engineering Approach

A masters or PhD level research project is a huge task. The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme breaks it down into parts and looks at it from a fundamental point-of-view. The course will teach you the elemental principles required to undertake research projects from an engineering outlook.

The principal theme of the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach online course is viewing research as a process of producing knowledge that does not yet exist. The programme aims to present the existing research methodology in a more appropriate way for engineers. With this course, you will understand how and when your research output contributes to knowledge.

The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach certification course will provide you with the abilities to create, plan and design your research successfully. You will be able to conduct proper research in your area of interest to accomplish the desired results.

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8 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Research skills
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Biospecimen Research Methods

The viability of your research often depends on the quality of the biospecimen that you have managed to collect. Therefore, to ensure that you don’t lack the necessary skills in that department, edX has designed the Biospecimen Research Methods online program. This course strives to imbue you with essential skills that will allow you to identify, collect, and utilize biospecimens effectively.

You will be trained by esteemed biobanking professionals over the six weeks of the Biospecimen Research Methods course by edX. These professionals, who hail from the BC Cancer and the University of British Columbia will take you through biobanking essentials, and the best practices surrounding it. 

The added benefit here is that the learnings will comply with standards set by the International Society of Biological Environmental Repositories standards (ISBER) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

What’s more, you can also negotiate with the course at your own pace, courtesy of the self-paced feature. If you need something to attest to the skills that you’ve acquired throughout the Biospecimen Research Methods training, you can pay the additional fee and get yourself the course completion certificate. If the learners opt out of free mode, they will have access to the course only for a limited duration. 

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6 Weeks
Expert
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Biology
Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers

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Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers

The Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers online course will teach candidates about the methods of research. The training explains the fundamentals and the elements necessary for exhaustive research. The participants will learn how to test designs and come up with innovative ways of doing the research. A team of experienced tutors have designed the course in a planned manner so that the learning is clear to aspirants in every phase.

The programme will offer students the opportunity to come up with a research plan for a project. The tutors will help students to realize where their pitfalls are. The Multidisciplinary research methods for engineers by edX comprises quizzes, projects, and assignments for students to learn and grow better.

The candidates taking up the Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers programme will get a verified shareable certificate at the end. By acquiring knowledge from the leading experts, the candidates will learn how to apply those ways or techniques in their own work.  EdX provides learners with two different options to take this self-paced course, namely, verified and audit modes. When taking in the audit mode, the learners will get access to the course only for a limited period.

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6 Weeks
Intermediate
Skills Covered:
Data science knowledge
Introduction to Systematic Reviews

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Introduction to Systematic Reviews

The Introduction to Systematic Reviews certification course is for Stanford Medicine community members. You will need a valid Stanford login to access some of the course content. The programme aims to facilitate more meaningful and productive consultations between librarians and members of the Stanford Medicine community, interested in conducting systematic reviews.

The Introduction to Systematic Reviews training programme begins by defining the requirements for a systematic review and comparing systematic review methodologies with other types of reviews. It then discusses why there must be protocols to determine whether someone has already undertaken/completed a systematic review of the topic you are interested in. Students interested in exploring systematic reviews will gain relevant skills from the course.

The Introduction to Systematic Reviews certification syllabus will introduce you to tools for supporting an organised, systematic review project. There is also an extensive discussion about why/how librarians collaborate on these reviews. You will also learn how to search for systematic reviews in three commonly used databases: CINAHL, EMBASE, and PubMed.

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6 Weeks
Beginner
Skills Covered:
Managerial skill

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