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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Datamaps, Geospatial Mapping, Community Health, Health Policy, Graphing, Risk Analysis, Estimation, Statistical Methods

    ★ 4.7 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Machine Learning on Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Google Gemini, Model Training, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Machine Learning Methods, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Google Cloud Platform, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Cloud Computing

    ★ 4.4 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Effective Job Descriptions for Recruitment

    Skills you'll gain: Job Analysis, Recruitment, Talent Recruitment, Workforce Planning, Organizational Structure, Recruitment Strategies, Business Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Business English for Non-Native Speakers

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Interviewing Skills, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Data Visualization, Oral Expression, English Language, Language Competency, Presentations, Target Audience, Report Writing, Writing, Business Analysis, Analysis, Communication Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Intercultural Competence, Communication

    ★ 4.5 (2.6K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Creativity, New Product Development, Ideation, Brainstorming, Process Development, Design Thinking, Product Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Process Management, Organizational Strategy, Team Management, Organizational Structure, Project Implementation, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Leadership, Lean Methodologies

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

  • N

    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research Coordination, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication

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

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Capability, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Eight Disciplines Problem Solving (8D), Project Design, Project Planning, Quality Control, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (3.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Inferential Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Modeling, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.4 (610) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Sydney

    Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Ideation, Design Strategies, Process Design, Design, Design Research, Usability Testing, User Feedback

    ★ 4.7 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Zurich

    An Intuitive Introduction to Probability

    Skills you'll gain: Probability, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Correlation Analysis

    ★ 4.8 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Data Analysis & Visualization with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Methods, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Data Synthesis, Prompt Engineering, Statistics, Data Analysis, Data Integration, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Compilation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Research Design, Image Analysis, Laboratory Research, Neurology, Hemodynamics, Data Preprocessing, Regression Analysis, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Spatial Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Research Methodologies, Statistical Inference, Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (850) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Essential Epidemiologic Tools for Public Health Practice: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • Effective Job Descriptions for Recruitment: EDUCBA
  • Business English for Non-Native Speakers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Innovation Management: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis
  • Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced): Kennesaw State University
  • Inferential Statistics: University of Amsterdam
  • Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat: The University of Sydney
  • An Intuitive Introduction to Probability: University of Zurich

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