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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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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Demography, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Economics, Technology Strategies, Qualitative Research, Governance

    4.2
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    家庭社会学导论

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Sociology, Qualitative Research, Social Sciences, Research Methodologies, Family Support, Socioeconomics, Culture, Demography, Cultural Diversity

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Brainstorming, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Storyboarding, Customer Engagement, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Qualitative Research, Empathy

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    334 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, Data Collection, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Quantitative Research

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    463 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    ESSEC Business School

    Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Brainstorming, Public Administration, Public Policies, Experimentation, User Research, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    User Research Methods and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Competitive Analysis, Qualitative Research, User Experience, User Experience Design, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Persona (User Experience), Research Methodologies, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Requirements Elicitation, Data Collection, Stakeholder Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Metodología jurídica

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Teaching, Case Law, Research Methodologies, Instructional Strategies, Research, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Recruitment, Training and Development, Employee Onboarding, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Development, Human Resources, Business Ethics, Negotiation, Employee Performance Management, Adaptability, Conflict Management, Organizational Development, Organizational Structure, Qualitative Research, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Decision Making, Team Performance Management

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, International Relations, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Case Studies, Governance, Qualitative Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    UX Research at Scale: Surveys, Analytics, Online Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, User Research, Survey Creation, Sampling (Statistics), A/B Testing, Web Analytics, Qualitative Research, Usability Testing, Research Methodologies, Web Analytics and SEO, Data Collection, Research Design, Sample Size Determination, Analytics, Data Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
  • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Leadership Through Design Innovation: Northwestern University
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
  • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
  • User Research Methods and Practices: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Metodología jurídica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Organizaciones y recursos humanos en el siglo XXI: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

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