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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Health Equity, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Analysis, Health Assessment, Statistical Reporting, Health Disparities, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Public Health and Disease Prevention, Maternal Health, Model Evaluation, Research Design

    ★ 4.8 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Research, Science and Research, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Research and Design, Surveys, Report Writing, Experimentation, Social Sciences, Survey Creation

    ★ 4.4 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Make Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis Software, Small Data, Decision Making, Big Data

    ★ 5 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • N

    New York University

    MOST from a Methodological Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Experimentation, Environment and Resource Management, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Program Evaluation, Science and Research, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Research Methodologies, Statistical Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Operations Research (1): Models and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Business Modeling, Industrial Engineering, Model Optimization, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Inventory Management System, Case Studies, Microsoft Excel, Scheduling, Linear Algebra, Portfolio Management, Facility Management

    ★ 4.8 (583) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Market Research Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Market Intelligence, Marketing Analytics, Market Opportunities, Customer Insights, Market Trend, Persona Development, Prompt Patterns, Trend Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Synthesis, Data Ethics

    ★ 4.6 (37) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IE Business School

    Market Research and Consumer Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Surveys, Market Research, Business Research, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategies, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Management, Research Design, Marketing Planning, Data Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Research Reports, Market Analysis, Research Methodologies, Experimentation, Customer Analysis, Business Marketing, Business

    ★ 4.4 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • Y

    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Medical Science and Research, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Research, Science and Research, Analysis, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Research Methodologies, Risk Analysis, Medical Terminology, Fraud detection

    ★ 4.9 (2.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Data Management for Clinical Research

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Data Management, Data Capture, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Research, Data Management, Data Collection, Data Sharing, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Regulatory Compliance

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Research, Design Research, Data Ethics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Information Privacy

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Microsoft

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

    ★ 4.5 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Business Writing, Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Equities, Concision, Target Audience

    ★ 5 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Qualitative Research Methods courses

  • Analysis and Interpretation of Large-Scale Programs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project: University of Amsterdam
  • Make Data-Driven Decisions: Google
  • MOST from a Methodological Perspective: New York University
  • Operations Research (1): Models and Applications: National Taiwan University
  • GenAI for Market Research Analysts: Coursera
  • Market Research and Consumer Behavior: IE Business School
  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Data Management for Clinical Research: Vanderbilt University
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google

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