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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Old Norse Mythology in the Sources

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Research, European History, Storytelling, Culture, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    368 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Solar Energy and Electrical System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Building Design, HVAC, Construction Inspection, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Calculations, Architectural Design, System Requirements, Mechanical Design, Building Codes, Structural Analysis, Cost Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    722 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Spanish Vocabulary Project

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Spanish Language, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Culture, Writing and Editing, Vocabulary, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio

    Skills you'll gain: Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Data Modeling, Microsoft Visio, Diagram Design, Business Process, Business Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Fundamentos de estadística aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Ethics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Macquarie University

    Adapt your leadership style

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Team Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Business Leadership, Leadership Development, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Cognitive flexibility, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Adaptability, Staff Management, Emotional Intelligence, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    New York University

    Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Predictive Modeling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, Finance, Financial Market, Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Jupyter, Reinforcement Learning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    681 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Classification Algorithms, Business Ethics, Governance

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Virtual Machines, Package and Software Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Analyse numérique pour ingénieurs

    Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Matlab, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Algorithms, Derivatives

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    109 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Los gobiernos locales como actores internacionales

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Strategic Planning, Public Affairs, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Community Development, Legal Research, Advocacy, Governance, Sustainable Development, Professional Networking, Case Studies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    962 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Old Norse Mythology in the Sources: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Solar Energy and Electrical System Design: University at Buffalo
  • Spanish Vocabulary Project: University of California, Davis
  • Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio: Microsoft
  • Fundamentos de estadística aplicada: Universidad de los Andes
  • Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Adapt your leadership style: Macquarie University
  • Guided Tour of Machine Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java: LearnQuest

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