Certificate Programs

Applied Data Science & Observational Research Skills

Apply skills in data science & observational and learn alongside your peers with:

six lectures in data science & observational or intervention & implementation research
six live, hands-on study groups led by faculty group facilitators

Scholars who register for this 2-credit course will also be enrolled in Fundamentals of Healthcare Data & Delivery Science concurrently, earning a total of 3 graduate credits. This course is suitable for individuals with an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Senior research managers with master’s degrees may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, please inquire for more information if you are in this category.

Total cost: $3,950
Duration: 3 months (Sept - Dec 2025)
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Credits: 3 credits

By the end of this course, you will apply advanced knowledge in data science & observational research to draft a research proposal or project idea.

Applied Data Science and Observational Research Skills topics:

Identifying a good research question
Writing specific aims
Introduction to healthcare delivery science using observational data: Bridging conceptual models, data elements, measurement, data sources, study designs
Observational study designs & threats to validity + quasi experimental
Data sources and measures I & II- deeper dive
Matching analytic methods to research questions and data

Applied Intervention & Implementation Research Skills

Apply skills in intervention & implementation research and learn alongside your peers with:

six lectures in data science & observational or intervention & implementation research
six live, hands-on study groups led by faculty group facilitators

Scholars who register for this 2-credit course will also be enrolled in Fundamentals of Healthcare Data & Delivery Science concurrently, earning a total of 3 graduate credits. This course is suitable for individuals with an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree. Senior research managers with master’s degrees may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, please inquire for more information if you are in this category.

Total cost: $3,950
Duration: 3 months (Sept - Dec 2025)
Commitment: 10 hours/week
Credits: 3 credits

By the end of this course, you will apply advanced knowledge in intervention & implementation research to draft a research proposal or project idea.

Applied Intervention and Implementation Research Skills topics:

Identifying a good research question
Writing specific aims
User-centered design
Designing and conducting a randomized pragmatic trial
Implementation research: implementation strategies and IS designs
Adaptation, scalability, and sustainability

Title	Research Fundamentals	Applied Research Skills	Research Practicum
Video lectures from world-class faculty
Engaging online learning activities
Certificate for credit
Live, virtual study groups for hands-on learning
Faculty group facilitators
Application specific content for your interest
Assigned faculty mentor
Step-by-step guidance to develop your proposed project
Peer feedback sessions at each stage of your proposed project
Interactive webinars for research career development
Scientific peer review session of your proposed project
Polished research strategy for your proposed project

Scholars will be

enrolled in Research Fundamentals concurrently.

Scholars must complete Applied Research Skills before beginning Research Practicum.