Training on NVivo for Qualitative Data Analysis from Beginner to Advanced Management
Gain end-to-end NVivo skills for qualitative data analysis—learn to code, visualize, and interpret data from beginner to advanced level.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This comprehensive course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage, analyze, and interpret qualitative data using NVivo. Designed for researchers, monitoring and evaluation professionals, consultants, and decision makers, the training provides a structured approach to organizing, coding, analyzing, and presenting qualitative information from interviews, focus groups, surveys, documents, and other data sources.
Participants will learn how to transform large volumes of unstructured data into meaningful insights, identify patterns and themes, and generate evidence that supports informed decision making. Through hands on exercises, practical case studies, and real world applications, the course strengthens participants’ ability to conduct rigorous qualitative analysis, improve reporting quality, and enhance the use of evidence in research, policy, and program implementation.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Researchers, evaluators, and analysts
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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers
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Development practitioners and consultants
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Academic professionals handling qualitative research
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Data and research managers seeking to enhance analysis capacity
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Set up NVivo projects and manage various data types efficiently.
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Apply coding, classification, and theme development techniques.
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Conduct queries and pattern analysis for deeper insight discovery.
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Create visuals, charts, and models for effective reporting.
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Integrate NVivo with survey or quantitative data for mixed-method analysis.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to NVivo and Project Setup
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Overview of NVivo environment and workspace
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Importing and organizing qualitative data
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Structuring and managing projects effectively
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Case study: Organizing interview data for an M&E project
Module 2: Coding and Categorization of Qualitative Data
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Creating and managing nodes and themes
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Manual and auto-coding techniques
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Managing hierarchical and attribute-based coding
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Case study: Coding and categorizing stakeholder interviews
Module 3: Queries and Data Exploration
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Conducting word frequency, matrix, and text search queries
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Identifying trends and thematic relationships
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Using advanced filters to explore coded data
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Case study: Exploring recurring themes in community feedback data
Module 4: Visualization and Reporting Techniques
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Developing data visuals and analytical charts
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Building models and relationship maps
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Exporting and presenting analytical reports
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Case study: Presenting findings from field evaluation data
Module 5: Integrating NVivo with Other Data Tools
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Linking NVivo with Excel, SurveyCTO, and KoboToolbox data
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Managing mixed-method datasets for enhanced insights
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Ensuring data quality, validation, and backup
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Case study: Merging qualitative and quantitative data for project learning
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improves the quality and consistency of qualitative research outputs.
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Enables data-driven decision-making through structured analysis and reporting.
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Strengthens institutional capacity for evaluation, learning, and adaptive management.
Individual Impact
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Builds practical NVivo proficiency for managing large and diverse datasets.
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Enhances analytical thinking and reporting skills.
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Equips participants for more complex, multi-method research and evaluation 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 |
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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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