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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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      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematics Education, Governance

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      AI For Business

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Machine Learning Methods, Fraud detection, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, HR Tech, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Big Data, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Security, Governance, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Credit Risk, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Analytics

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Astro 101: Black Holes

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Visualization

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Data Access, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Data Transformation

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Good with Words: Writing and Editing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Constructive Feedback, Concision, Writing, Organizational Skills, Proofreading, Storytelling, Productivity, Planning, Detail Oriented, Time Management, Brainstorming, Content Creation, Overcoming Obstacles, Resourcefulness, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Professional Development

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference

      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, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Data Science, Sample Size Determination, Descriptive Statistics, Artificial Intelligence

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      4.4
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      326 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Financial Budgeting: Analyze & Apply Planning Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Planning, Cash Flow Forecasting, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Investments, Decision Making

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistical Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Probability, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Justice, Human Development, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Court Systems, International Relations, Childhood Education and Development, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Family Law, Legal Research, Research

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Processing, Data Access, Machine Learning, Statistics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Kaizen Event: Become a Certified Kaizen Event Specialist

      Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Solution Delivery, Business Process, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Improvement, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Project Implementation, Event Planning, Sustainable Business, Team Management, Team Building, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Cancer Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Patient Education And Counseling, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Epidemiology, Surgery, Cell Biology, Care Management, Biology, Pathology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors: University of Pennsylvania
    • AI For Business: University of Pennsylvania
    • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
    • Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning: IBM
    • Good with Words: Writing and Editing: University of Michigan
    • Data Science Foundations: Statistical Inference: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Financial Budgeting: Analyze & Apply Planning Tools: EDUCBA
    • Statistical Inference: Johns Hopkins University
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • IBM Introduction to Machine Learning: IBM

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