• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • Log In
  • Join for Free
    Coursera
    • Browse
    • Data Collection

    Data Collection Courses Online

    Explore data collection methods for research and analysis. Learn to design surveys, conduct interviews, and gather accurate data.

    Skip to search results

    Filter by

    Subject
    Required
     *

    Language
    Required
     *

    The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

    Learning Product
    Required
     *

    Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
    Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
    Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
    Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
    Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.
    Earn career credentials while taking courses that count towards your Master’s degree.
    Earn your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree online for a fraction of the cost of in-person learning.
    Complete graduate-level learning without committing to a full degree program.
    Earn a university-issued career credential in a flexible, interactive format.

    Level
    Required
     *

    Duration
    Required
     *

    Skills
    Required
     *

    Subtitles
    Required
     *

    Educator
    Required
     *

    Explore the Data Collection Course Catalog

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Descriptive Analytics, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Statistical Visualization, Machine Learning

      Credit offered

      Mastertrack · 6 - 12 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Ciencia de Datos

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Data Ethics, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Database Design, People Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Biostatistics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Unsupervised Learning, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Cloud Security, Network Model, Data Visualization

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - Bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Product Support, Help Desk Support, Cloud Management, Technical Support, Service Level, Technical Communication, Cloud Services, Issue Tracking, Data Loss Prevention

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Virginia

      Coding with AI for MBAs

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Debugging, JSON, Version Control, Responsive Web Design, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, OpenAI, NoSQL, User Story, Test Case, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Algorithms, Generative AI, Web Design and Development, Google Cloud Platform, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Getting Started with Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility)

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, MongoDB, NoSQL, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Applications, Operational Databases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Quality, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Google Cloud Platform, Data Security, Secure Coding, Personally Identifiable Information, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Modeling, Data Loss Prevention, Safety and Security, Data Governance, Security Controls, Encryption, Key Management, Identity and Access Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Google Cloud Platform, Tensorflow, Open Source Technology, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Magíster en Business Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Customer Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, FinTech, Database Design, People Analytics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Biostatistics, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Reporting, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Risk Analysis, Bayesian Statistics, Cloud Security, Network Model, Data Visualization, Assertiveness, Web Scraping, Governance

      Earn a degree

      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias - Deutsch

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Google Cloud Platform, Open Source Technology, Machine Learning, Information Privacy, Data Quality, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Information Privacy, Data Ethics, Personally Identifiable Information, Secure Coding, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Data Security, Safety and Security, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
      G

      Google Cloud

      Boost Productivity with Gemini in BigQuery - 한국어

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Data Cleansing, Data Transformation, Debugging, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Data Collection learners also search

    Data
    R
    Data Science
    Data Analytics
    Data Analysis
    R Programming
    Applied Data Science
    Beginner Data Science
    1…599600601…609

    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular data collection courses

    • Certificado en Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Magíster en Ciencia de Datos: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Google Cloud Customer Care Fundamentals - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
    • Coding with AI for MBAs: University of Virginia
    • Getting Started with Amazon DocumentDB (with MongoDB compatibility): Amazon Web Services
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias - Français: Google Cloud
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Privacy & Safety - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias - 한국어: Google Cloud
    • Magíster en Business Analytics: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Responsible AI for Developers: Fairness & Bias - Deutsch: Google Cloud

    Skills you can learn in Machine Learning

    Python Programming (33)
    Tensorflow (32)
    Deep Learning (30)
    Artificial Neural Network (24)
    Big Data (18)
    Statistical Classification (17)
    Reinforcement Learning (13)
    Algebra (10)
    Bayesian (10)
    Linear Algebra (10)
    Linear Regression (9)
    Numpy (9)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Data Collection

    Data collection is the systematic process of gathering information like observations or measurements while doing research. When you’re performing research, you’re likely looking for answers to a question you have. When it comes to data collection, digging beyond the surface tells an intriguing story. Collecting data about what you’re researching can help you gain more insight into the details and information that’ll help you answer that question. Although it’s particularly useful in science-related applications, the beauty of data collection is that you can use it to discover answers to almost any query you dream up.‎

    Data are important for helping you (and others, and even computers) make all sorts of different decisions. It helps scientists learn whether their studies are working and assists marketers in sending the right messages to the right people. It's what lets us know if something new we tried is really working. As information becomes digitized, it becomes data that we can use in a variety of ways to accomplish whatever we’ve set out to do. But in order to do that, we need to gather the data first. Without data collection to compile that information, we can’t be truly efficient in analyzing those details — what if something is missing? If you’re aiming to understand how research is conducted and decisions are made, it’s essential to learn about data collection’s role.‎

    Almost every career that involves data provides opportunities for collecting those data, even if the primary focus isn’t only collecting data. A multitude of different analyst roles require plenty of time spent gathering data, whether you choose to work in fields like marketing, human resources or business or you’re specifically interested in working as a data scientist — someone who directs their efforts toward compiling data and translating it into information that others can use to make decisions. Even working as an actuary — a professional who assesses risks, often in insurance fields — allows you to focus much of your time on dealing with data. But these careers are just the beginning; dozens more give you the opportunity to collect data, so it’s an important skill to have and concept to understand even if it’s not the primary focus of your work.‎

    If you’re looking to boost your data literacy, taking our online classes provides a worthwhile opportunity to pursue your goals whenever it’s most convenient for you. Online courses give you the time and space you need to complete coursework from home while also providing you access to learning materials created by accomplished instructors and other field experts. You’ll enjoy learning the basic frameworks of data collection and analysis as you’re getting started learning about this topic by discovering the role of research, analysis and collection techniques. As you advance, you might choose to study more complex topics like utilizing the Python programming language to create programs that fetch and analyze data. And with a variety of learning programs, from certificates to specializations to course credits for college degrees, you can formalize your data analysis accomplishments as you continue to build skills.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

    Other topics to explore

    Arts and Humanities
    338 courses
    Business
    1095 courses
    Computer Science
    668 courses
    Data Science
    425 courses
    Information Technology
    145 courses
    Health
    471 courses
    Math and Logic
    70 courses
    Personal Development
    137 courses
    Physical Science and Engineering
    413 courses
    Social Sciences
    401 courses
    Language Learning
    150 courses

    Coursera Footer

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    Coursera

    • About
    • What We Offer
    • Leadership
    • Careers
    • Catalog
    • Coursera Plus
    • Professional Certificates
    • MasterTrack® Certificates
    • Degrees
    • For Enterprise
    • For Government
    • For Campus
    • Become a Partner
    • Social Impact
    • Free Courses
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    Community

    • Learners
    • Partners
    • Beta Testers
    • Blog
    • The Coursera Podcast
    • Tech Blog
    • Teaching Center

    More

    • Press
    • Investors
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Help
    • Accessibility
    • Contact
    • Articles
    • Directory
    • Affiliates
    • Modern Slavery Statement
    • Manage Cookie Preferences
    Learn Anywhere
    Download on the App Store
    Get it on Google Play
    Logo of Certified B Corporation
    © 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
    • Coursera Facebook
    • Coursera Linkedin
    • Coursera Twitter
    • Coursera YouTube
    • Coursera Instagram
    • Coursera TikTok