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.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Data Ethics, R Programming, Surveys, Informed Consent, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Logistic Regression
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Prompt Engineering, Virtual Environment, Persona Development, Storytelling, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Process Controls, Process Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement Process, Predictive Modeling, Quality Management, Statistical Analysis, Regression Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, AI Personalization, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, Scalability, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Development Environment, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, NumPy
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Histogram, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistics, Data Management, Research, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Automation, Robotic Process Automation, AI Enablement, Responsible AI, AI Security, Decision Making, Accountability, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Key Management, Encryption, Windows Servers, Infrastructure Security, Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Authentications, Cybersecurity, System Configuration, Configuration Management, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Python Programming, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Generative AI, Healthcare Ethics, Robotics, Large Language Modeling, Social Impact, Information Privacy, Information Technology, Robotic Process Automation, Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Unsupervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Analysis, Logistic Regression, Artificial Neural Networks
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, User Feedback, Customer Analysis, Business Research, User Accounts, Content Creation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Structures, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months