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15 Best Market Research Courses on edX

Choosing a market research course on edX involves weighing the topics covered, the teaching institution, and the price. The list below includes a range of options from introductory consumer‑insight modules to more specialised programmes in product management and marketing psychology, all hosted on the edX platform. Prices vary from under $80 for short skill‑focused courses to just over $1,100 for comprehensive university‑level offerings.

Each course targets different learner needs: beginners may prefer the lower‑cost, skill‑specific classes, while professionals seeking a deeper academic perspective might look at the university‑backed programmes from institutions such as the University of Cape Town, University of Maryland, or the University of Oxford. Reviewing the course titles, providers, and price points can help you identify the right fit for your career goals and budget.

Courses compared
15
Price range
$40.00 – $1,120.50
Providers
edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from edX, matched to "market research" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $40.00 to $1,120.50, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Competitor Analysis

    Offered by University of Cape Town

    This course explores the techniques and methodologies essential for conducting market research, gaining consumer insights, and performing competitor analysis. You'll learn how to effectively gather and analyze data to in...

    $537.30
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Product Management

    Offered by The University of Maryland, College Park

    The Product Management course available on edX offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of how products are conceived, developed, and brought to market. You'll explore practical aspects of product lifec...

    $1,120.50
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Marketing Fundamentals: Who Is Your Customer?

    Offered by Babson College

    Learn key marketing concepts to implement customer acquisition strategies to find the right customers and grow your business.

    $249.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Product Marketing Strategy

    Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

    This course on Product Marketing Strategy guides you through the essential principles of crafting effective marketing strategies for your products. It covers various methodologies and tools that can help you understand y...

    $439.20
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Brand and Marketing Research Strategy

    Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

    In the Brand and Marketing Research Strategy course, you'll explore the essential tactics for conducting effective research that informs branding and marketing strategies. This course will guide you through various metho...

    $510.30
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Get Started with Google Ads

    Offered by Aptly

    Build a strong foundation in Google Ads and learn how search advertising drives business results. This course introduces Google Ads, campaign types, and account structure, then guides you through setting up campaigns, re...

    $79.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    New Product Development

    Offered by Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

    Learn how to deal with the central challenges and the processes, tools and techniques that are involved in the design and development of new products that can potentially be successful in an evolving marketplace

    $189.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Innovation and Creativity Management

    Offered by RWTH Aachen University

    Turn ideas into successful products and services by learning how to drive innovation and creativity in your company. We recommend to complete the course 'Customer-Centric Innovation' before starting this course.

    $249.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Quick Start Guide to Social Media

    Offered by Aptly

    Jumpstart your social media marketing efforts with this course! Learn to identify your target audience, map their journey, and select the right platforms to engage them. Develop strategies for creating engaging content,...

    $79.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    Marketing Psychology: How We Decide

    Offered by University of Oxford

    Explore marketing psychology and consumer behaviour to master decision-making in marketing, uncovering cognitive biases and psychological drivers behind buying choices.

    $189.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Marketing de servicios

    Offered by Universidades Anáhuac

    This course focuses on the critical aspects of service marketing, exploring how to effectively promote and deliver services to customers. You'll delve into the unique challenges that come with marketing services compared...

    $105.30
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX Bachelor's Degree Grade C University-backed

    Bachelor of Science in Marketing

    Offered by Maryville University

    This Bachelor of Science in Marketing program is designed for those who want to understand the intricate world of marketing from a comprehensive perspective. You'll explore various marketing strategies, gain insights int...

  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C University-backed

    How to Influence the Consumer Behavior to Drive Sales by Jonah Berger

    Offered by University of Pennsylvania

    Learn with Jonah Berger, renowned professor of Marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and expert in human influence and decision-making, how to generate more sales through studying your consume...

    $309.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Define the Right Career Path for You

    Offered by CodeSignal

    Use structured self-assessment, market research, and decision frameworks to identify career paths that fit your strengths, values, and goals. Build a practical plan for evaluating options and moving toward a new role or...

    $40.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Launching New Ventures

    Offered by École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

    Transform a promising entrepreneurial opportunity into a venture concept proposal, and launch it as a business. Learn the key steps in the venture creation process, including feasibility analysis, marketing and fundraisi...

    $179.00
    listed price

Best Market Research Courses on edX compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Market Research, Consumer Insights, and Competitor Analysis edX University of Cape Town $537.30 View →
2 Product Management edX The University of Maryland, College Park $1,120.50 View →
3 Marketing Fundamentals: Who Is Your Customer? edX Babson College $249.00 View →
4 Product Marketing Strategy edX Indian Institute of Management Bangalore $439.20 View →
5 Brand and Marketing Research Strategy edX Indian Institute of Management Bangalore $510.30 View →
6 Get Started with Google Ads edX Aptly $79.99 View →
7 New Product Development edX Indian Institute of Management Bangalore $189.00 View →
8 Innovation and Creativity Management edX RWTH Aachen University $249.00 View →
9 Quick Start Guide to Social Media edX Aptly $79.99 View →
10 Marketing Psychology: How We Decide edX University of Oxford $189.00 View →
11 Marketing de servicios edX Universidades Anáhuac $105.30 View →
12 Bachelor of Science in Marketing edX Maryville University View →
13 How to Influence the Consumer Behavior to Drive Sales by Jonah Berger edX University of Pennsylvania $309.00 View →
14 Define the Right Career Path for You edX CodeSignal $40.00 View →
15 Launching New Ventures edX École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne $179.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 14 priced courses on this page run from $40.00 to $1,120.50, with the middle of the range around $249.00 — a spread of $1,080.50. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from edX. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick. 8 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Cape Town, The University of Maryland, College Park and Babson College — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What topics are covered by the market research courses on this page?
The courses span consumer insights, competitor analysis, product management, marketing fundamentals, brand research strategy, Google Ads, new product development, innovation management, social media basics, and marketing psychology.
Who are the courses suitable for?
They cater to beginners looking for short, practical skills, as well as more experienced marketers or product managers who want a university‑level understanding of research methods and strategy.
How do the prices differ between the courses?
Prices range from $79.99 for introductory modules like Google Ads and social media guides, up to $1,120.50 for the comprehensive Product Management course, with most mid‑range options priced between $189 and $537.
Are all the courses offered by the same provider?
Yes, every course listed is delivered through the edX platform, though they are created by different universities such as the University of Cape Town, University of Maryland, Babson College, IIM Bangalore, RWTH Aachen, and the University of Oxford.

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