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 Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Social Skills, Active Listening, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Needs Assessment, Assertiveness, Psychology, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Organizational Structure, Social Network Analysis, Decision Making, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Strategic Decision-Making, Business, Culture, Sociology, Analysis, Resource Management, Case Studies, Coordination, Negotiation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Big Data, Anomaly Detection, Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Methods, Image Analysis, Algorithms, Information Privacy
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Data Processing, Algorithms, Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Diagnostic Tests, Qualitative Research, Data Collection
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Research Methodologies, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Correlation Analysis, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Data Quality, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Data Validation, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Manipulation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Business Mathematics, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Microsoft Excel, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Decision Making
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, OpenAI, Systems Integration, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Google Gemini, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Automation, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Analysis, Decision Making
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Meta
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Data Management, Data Collection, Data Governance, Bayesian Statistics, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Information Privacy, Data Cleansing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Spreadsheet Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, SQL, Python Programming
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Data Collection, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research, Organizational Change, Resource Allocation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Probability, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Bayesian Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistics, A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Data Science, Descriptive Statistics, Quantitative Research, Artificial Intelligence
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months