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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


  • E

    Emory University

    The Addicted Brain

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pharmaceuticals, Drug Interaction, Psychiatry, Social Sciences, Neurology, Vulnerability, Pre-Clinical Development, Health Policy, Laboratory Research, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Public Health, Treatment Planning

    ★ 4.7 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Principles of UX/UI Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Wireframing, Web Design, UI Components, Design Reviews, Front-End Web Development

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Principles of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Data Literacy, Data Wrangling, Statistics, Data Science, Responsible AI, Probability, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Data Architecture, Python Programming, Data Mapping, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDHEC Business School

    Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Investments, Return On Investment, Asset Management, Finance, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Python Programming, Simulations, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado)

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Operations Research, Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Validation, Business Analytics, Data Import/Export, Resource Utilization, Process Optimization, Data Sharing, Trend Analysis, Data Integration, Automation

    ★ 4.8 (3.1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Crisis Intervention, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Science and Research, Working With Children, Trauma Care, Child Development, Emergency Response, Risk Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (742) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yale University

    Moralities of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Political Sciences, Child Development, Science and Research

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Productivity with AI for Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Business Leadership, AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Productivity, Strategic Planning, AI Personalization, AI literacy, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Communication, Business, Business Strategy, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Business Analysis, ChatGPT, Market Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, User Research, Design Research, Human Centered Design, Project Scoping, Planning, Project Planning, Growth Mindedness, User Feedback, Strategic Thinking, Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Customer Insights, Empathy

    ★ 4.7 (154) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Visualization, Operations Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Probability, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Risk Modeling, Statistical Inference, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Tree Learning, Regression Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Enterprise Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Market Research, Microsoft 365, Product Planning, Product Requirements, Agile Product Development, AI Product Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Research, Compliance Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Enterprise Security, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.6 (305) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, Persona Development, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, User Feedback, Generative AI, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

    ★ 4.8 (237) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Addicted Brain: Emory University
  • Principles of UX/UI Design: Meta
  • Principles of Data Science: Packt
  • Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
  • Excel aplicado a los negocios (Nivel Avanzado): Universidad Austral
  • Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives: University of Minnesota
  • Moralities of Everyday Life: Yale University
  • Productivity with AI for Business Leaders: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Design Thinking: Insights to Inspiration : University of Virginia
  • Probability and Statistics: To p or not to p?: University of London

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