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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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Social Sciences, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Survey Creation, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection, Higher Education, Correlation Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics, Academic Advising, Regression Analysis, Informed Consent

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    Peking University

    家庭社会学导论

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Studies, Culture, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Systems Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Design Thinking: Discovery Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Analysis, Journey Mapping, Human Centered Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Research, Persona Development, Value Engineering, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Qualitative Research, Strategic Thinking, Job Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Innovation, Interviewing Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    466 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Operational Performance Management, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Quality Assessment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    306 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Public Involvement in Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Methodologies, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Public Health, Qualitative Research, Research Design, General Science and Research, Social Impact

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Project Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Climate Change Adaptation, Data Analysis Software, Qualitative Research, Resilience

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Social Studies, Science and Research, Research Design, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Scientific Methods, Political Sciences, Experimentation, Anthropology, Economics, Correlation Analysis, Demography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

    4.3
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Design Research para Estratégia e Inovação

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Design Research, Innovation, Design Strategies, Human Centered Design, User Research, Ideation, Service Design, Organizational Strategy, Creativity, Storyboarding, Product Development, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Customer Insights

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 2: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • 家庭社会学导论: Peking University
  • Proyecto final: Evaluación del y para el aprendizaje: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Design Thinking: Discovery Tools: University of Virginia
  • Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys: University of Michigan
  • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
  • Public Involvement in Research: Imperial College London
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Disaster Risk: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Social Science Approaches to the Study of Chinese Society Part 1: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan

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