Full course description
Welcome to Qualitative Data Analysis
This course provides an introduction to qualitative data analysis, guiding you through various analysis methods and techniques. Participants will learn to recognize and utilize essential data analysis tools, organize their qualitative data analysis process efficiently, and summarize their findings effectively. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, students will gain the skills needed to conduct thorough and insightful qualitative research.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Identify Different Qualitative Analysis Methods
- Apply Different Data Analysis Techniques
- Recognize and Utilize Data Analysis Tools
- Organize your Qualitative Data Analysis Process
- Summarize Qualitative Data Analysis Findings
Course Format:
This course is an online, on-demand and self-paced offering.
Course Duration:
10 contact hours
Completion Credentials:
A digital credential issued by American University consisting of a certificate of completion and a digital badge will be issued to you upon successfully completing the course.
Policies and Processes
Refunds:
The following is the refund policy for courses registered through our Professional and Lifelong Learning Portal (https://american.catalog.instructure.com/).
Learners will be eligible for a refund (minus any non-refundable fees) if they drop a course and request a refund no later than the date the course starts as per the dates in Canvas and/or Canvas Catalog platforms. If a learner registered for a course after the start date, they will be ineligible for a refund.
Learners registered for on-demand courses without a start date will be eligible for a refund if the course is dropped and a refund is requested within 24 hours of registration and when there is no record of page views or participation in the Canvas Platform.
Refund requests will be denied if requested after a course’s start date, 24 hours after registration in the case of on-demand courses without a start date, or when there is a record of page views or participation in the canvas Platform.
Payments and fees:
For payments with credit cards, debit cards or bank accounts, the tuition cost includes a non-refundable 4% administrative fee. In case an eligible refund is requested, the net funds returned will be the tuition minus 4%.
Notice about AU Non-Credit Courses:
Non-credit courses are not recorded in American University transcripts. No credit is earned from these courses and grades are not posted. Learners enrolled in Non-Credit courses will not receive an AU ID or have access to services and or facilities reserved for AU students. Access to the AU library system will be available to all members of the greater Washington DC area through visitor services. See the link for more information https://www.american.edu/library/services/visitors.cfm
For questions or help regarding this course, contact the Lifelong Learning team at lifelonglearning@american.edu.