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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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    Coursera

    Survey Samples: Size and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Sample Size Determination, Sampling (Statistics), Survey Creation, Quantitative Research, Research Design, Business Research, Research Methodologies, Estimation, Data Collection, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics, Probability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research Design, Science and Research, Report Writing, Research Reports, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Analysis Software, Case Studies

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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

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    212 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Primary Research and GDPR Compliance

    Skills you'll gain: Business Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Ethics, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Research, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Research Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Data Collection, Informed Consent, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Project Design, Data Capture, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Health Care, Research Design, Program Evaluation, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Intercultural Competence, Educational Materials

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    Interviewing Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Research Methodologies, Case Studies, Data Collection, Research, Analytical Skills, Psychology

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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I)

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Surveys, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Reports, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sample Size Determination, Social Studies, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Probability & Statistics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Research Proposal: Initiating Research

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Market Research, Sampling (Statistics), Research Methodologies, Surveys, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposal, Research Design, Marketing, Client Services, Research, Sample Size Determination, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Target Audience, Business Writing, Feasibility Studies, Decision Making

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Reproducible Research

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Data Sharing, General Science and Research, Statistical Reporting, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, R Programming, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication, Software Documentation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Academic Research Types and Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Research, Higher Education, Research Methodologies, Research Design, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Student Engagement, Safety and Security, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of North Texas

    Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research and Design, Research, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Scientific Methods, Business Research, Research Reports, Data Collection, Sample Size Determination, Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Probability & Statistics

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Psychological Association

    What is Qualitative Research?

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Survey Samples: Size and Methods: Coursera
  • Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA): Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town
  • Primary Research and GDPR Compliance: Coursera
  • Application of Health Equity Research Methods for Practice and Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Interviewing Methods: American Psychological Association
  • 社会调查与研究方法 (上)Methodologies in Social Research (Part I): Peking University
  • Research Proposal: Initiating Research: University of California, Davis
  • Reproducible Research: Johns Hopkins University
  • Academic Research Types and Methods: University of California, Davis

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