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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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    Wesleyan University

    Social Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Storage, Database Software, Estimation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Markov Model, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Regression Testing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration, Communication, Business Communication, Conflict Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Business Ethics, Decision Making, Planning

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    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), Mockups, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Web Design, Adobe XD, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Language, Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Research

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Virginia Darden School Foundation

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Statistical Visualization, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Cloud Computing, Apache Hadoop, Product Lifecycle Management, Generative AI, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM IT Project Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Architecture, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Project Management Life Cycle, Resource Management, Peer Review, Earned Value Management, Stakeholder Management, Agile Methodology, Project Risk Management, Team Motivation, Project Management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Interviewing Skills, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Communication

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google AI Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, AI Security, Gemini, AI Enablement, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Model Evaluation, AI Workflows, Workplace inclusivity, Social Impact, Operational Efficiency, Human Factors, Critical Thinking, Analysis, Data Security, Natural Language Processing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

    Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Advertising Campaigns, Sales, Shipping and Receiving, Market Trend, Process Optimization, Target Audience

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Google Ads for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Keyword Research, Target Audience, Pay Per Click Advertising, Search Engine Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Return On Investment

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Analyze Agent Performance: Build and Test

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, AI Workflows, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, CrewAI, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Agentic systems, Statistical Inference, Business Intelligence, Performance Testing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Metric, Descriptive Analytics, Business Metrics, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Qualitative Research Methods courses

  • Social Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Modern Statistics for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Arizona State University
  • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: University of Virginia Darden School Foundation
  • IBM IT Project Manager: IBM
  • Google AI Essentials: Google
  • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
  • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Google Ads for Beginners: Coursera

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