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Qualitative Research Methods Courses

Qualitative research methods courses can help you learn interview techniques, focus group facilitation, thematic analysis, and participant observation. You can build skills in coding qualitative data, developing research questions, and synthesizing findings into actionable insights. Many courses introduce tools like NVivo and Atlas.ti, which assist in organizing and analyzing qualitative data, helping you effectively interpret complex human behaviors and social phenomena.

Popular Qualitative Research Methods Courses and Certifications


  • A

    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Decision Making, Contingency Planning, Analysis, Trend Analysis, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analysis Tools

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Software Design as an Abstraction

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design, User Experience Design, Database Theory, Usability, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Relational Databases, Software Visualization, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Security, Design Strategies, Security Software, Servers, Operating Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    135 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Infant Care, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Anthropology, Human Development, Motion Arguments, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Issue, Biology, Education and Training

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    286 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI)

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Data Literacy, Performance Measurement, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Reporting, Quantitative Research, Data Integration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Public Health, Health Disparities, Community Health, Health Equity, Public Works, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Development, Sustainable Design, Gerontology, Landscape Architecture, Sanitation, Climate Change Adaptation, Demography, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    172 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Price Negotiation, Conflict Management, Strategic Partnership, Overcoming Objections, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Influencing, Decision Making, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    287 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Unilever

    Implementing Supply Chain Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Analytics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain Planning, Predictive Analytics, Forecasting, Inventory and Warehousing, Inventory Management System, Statistical Programming, Query Languages, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Analytics, Inventory Control, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Preventative Care, Chemistry, Biochemistry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    217 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Global Marketing, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Intercultural Competence, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    105 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Learn Generative AI with LLMs

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Google Gemini, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Supervised Learning, Text Mining

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    68 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    AI for Creative Work

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI powered creativity, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Generative AI, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Image Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Innovation, Risk Management Framework, Environmental Issue, Design Research, Intellectual Property, Problem Solving, Analysis, Experimentation, Leadership, Collaboration

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    DevOps Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Deployment, Software Development Tools, User Story, Microservices, OpenShift, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Code Review, Kubernetes, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular qualitative research methods courses

  • Strategic Thinking: Arizona State University
  • Software Design as an Abstraction: University of Colorado System
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Measuring the Success of a Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Project (Patient Safety VI): Johns Hopkins University
  • Urbanisation and Health - Promoting Sustainable Solutions: University of Copenhagen
  • Las estrategias y habilidades para las negociaciones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Implementing Supply Chain Analytics: Unilever
  • Cosmetologia: Prática de Manipulação de Cosméticos: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • Ética, cultura y perspectivas globales: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learn Generative AI with LLMs: Edureka

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