Training on Data Management and Analysis for Qualitative Data using NVIVO
Master qualitative data analysis with NVivo. Learn to code, categorize, and analyze qualitative data to gain valuable insights.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to manage and analyze qualitative data using NVIVO. NVIVO is a powerful qualitative data analysis (QDA) software that helps researchers organize, analyze, and find insights in unstructured or qualitative data such as interviews, open-ended survey responses, articles, social media, and web content. The course will cover the essential features of NVIVO, including data organization, coding, querying, and visualization, enabling participants to effectively handle qualitative data for research purposes.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Qualitative researchers and analysts
- Social scientists and academics
- Market researchers and consultants
- PhD candidates and postgraduate students
- Professionals involved in qualitative data collection and analysis in various fields such as healthcare, education, social services, and business
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of qualitative data management and analysis
- Gain proficiency in using NVivo software for qualitative research
- Learn to import and organize various types of qualitative data (text, audio, video)
- Develop coding schemes and apply codes to data
- Conduct thematic analysis and identify key patterns and themes
- Utilize NVivo’s advanced features for data visualization and reporting
- Enhance the rigor and transparency of qualitative research processes
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to NVivo & Qualitative Data Analysis
- Overview of qualitative research and data analysis
- Introduction to NVivo software
- Setting up a new NVivo project
- Understanding qualitative data structures
- Case Study: Using NVivo to improve NGO program feedback analysis
- Practical: Creating and setting up a basic NVivo project
Module 2: Data Import, Organization & Management
- Importing documents, PDFs, audio, and video data
- Organizing data into folders and cases
- Creating classifications and attributes
- Managing large qualitative datasets
- Case Study: Organizing multi-source project evaluation data for analysis
- Practical: Importing and structuring qualitative data in NVivo
Module 3: Coding & Thematic Analysis
- Understanding coding in qualitative research
- Creating and managing nodes
- Applying codes to text and multimedia data
- Developing coding frameworks and hierarchies
- Thematic analysis process
- Case Study: Identifying community needs through coded interview data
- Practical: Coding qualitative data and building themes
Module 4: Advanced Analysis Techniques
- Text search, word frequency, and coding queries
- Matrix coding and cross-tabulation analysis
- Exploring relationships and patterns in data
- Linking themes across datasets
- Case Study: Analyzing stakeholder perceptions in a development project
- Practical: Running NVivo queries and advanced analysis
Module 5: Visualization, Reporting & Practical Project
- Creating charts, models, and word clouds
- Generating reports and extracts in NVivo
- Presenting qualitative findings effectively
- Ensuring reliability, validity, and research transparency
- Exporting and sharing NVivo projects
- Case Study: Qualitative findings shaping policy recommendations
- Practical: Full mini-project using NVivo (from data to report)
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Enhance research integrity and credibility by standardizing qualitative data management and analysis.
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Improve efficiency and accuracy, reducing time and cost for qualitative research projects.
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Foster a data-literate culture to uncover deeper insights into stakeholder needs and behaviors.
Personal Impact
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Gain specialized skills essential for careers in research, evaluation, or data stewardship.
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Advance toward senior research, program evaluation, or leadership roles.
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Ensure research quality and impact through reliable, valid findings.
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Build confidence and authority to lead and manage complex research projects.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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