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    Study qualitative research methods for in-depth data analysis. Learn about interviewing, focus groups, and thematic analysis techniques.

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      Universiteit Leiden

      International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Proceedings, International Relations, Conflict Management, Child Welfare, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Legal Research, Case Law, Journalism, Research, Investigation, Case Studies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Introduction to Psychology

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Neurology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Product Owner

      Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Generative AI, Agile Software Development, Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Product Strategy, ChatGPT, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Social Sciences, Cultural Responsiveness, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Research Methodologies, Collaboration

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Experimental Design Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Sample Size Determination, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Strategies, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Descriptive Statistics, Quality Control, Variance Analysis

      4.7
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Data Analysis Software, Database Development, Data Pipelines, Data Processing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, European History, Regulatory Compliance, Business Economics, Compliance Management, Environmental Laws, E-Commerce, Public Policies, Case Law, Labor Law, Commercial Laws, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Google Business Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Database Design, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Extract, Transform, Load, Tableau Software, Data Warehousing, Data Pipelines, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Professional Development, Google Gemini, Data Analysis, SQL

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      Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Duke University

      Medical Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Psychology, Pathology, Molecular Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Vocabulary, Climate Change Adaptation, Learning Strategies, English Language, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Scientific Methods, Materials science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Grammar

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Quality Improvement in Healthcare

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Run Chart, Qualitative Research, Pareto Chart, Public Health, Patient Safety, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Systems, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Care Management, Data Quality, Scientific Methods, Health Care, Health Informatics, Health Disparities

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Adobe

      Adobe Digital Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Marketing, Target Audience, Digital Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Marketing, Market Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Generative AI, Performance Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice : Universiteit Leiden
    • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
    • IBM Product Owner: IBM
    • Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health : Imperial College London
    • Experimental Design Basics: Arizona State University
    • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • European Business Law: Understanding the Fundamentals: Lund University
    • Google Business Intelligence: Google
    • Medical Neuroscience: Duke University
    • English for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: University of Pennsylvania

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