NVivo for Qualitative Research

Master NVivo for organising, coding, and analysing qualitative data — interviews, focus groups, documents, and more — with rigour and efficiency.

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4 Weeks

Course Duration

4 weeks of structured sessions covering NVivo from project setup through to advanced qualitative analysis and reporting. Flexible scheduling for groups and institutions.

Certificate Included

Upon Completion

Receive an official ResearchBridge Certificate of Completion upon passing the practical assessment. Shareable on LinkedIn and recognised by employers.

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Online & In-Person

Flexible Delivery

Live online sessions via Zoom, self-paced online learning, or in-person sessions in Kigali. All modes earn the same certificate.

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Individual & Group

All Welcome

Enrol individually or as a group of 5 or more for discounted pricing. Custom packages available for NGOs and institutions.

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Practical Sessions

Every session uses real qualitative datasets — interview transcripts, focus group recordings, and documents you can work with immediately.

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About This Course

NVivo is the world's leading software for qualitative and mixed methods research. It helps researchers organise, code, and analyse unstructured data — interviews, focus groups, documents, social media, videos, and more — with rigour, transparency, and efficiency.

This course takes you from setting up your first NVivo project through to advanced thematic coding, querying, and visualisation — giving you the skills to conduct credible, defensible qualitative research for academic or professional purposes.

Who Will Teach You

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ResearchBridge Expert Trainer

Qualitative Researcher & NVivo Specialist

Our NVivo trainer has extensive experience using NVivo in academic research, programme evaluations, and policy studies. Sessions are practical and grounded in real qualitative research scenarios.

NVivo Qualitative Research Thematic Analysis Mixed Methods

What You Will Learn

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Set up and manage NVivo projects and import data from multiple source types

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Code qualitative data using nodes, themes, and hierarchical coding structures

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Apply thematic analysis, grounded theory, and framework analysis approaches in NVivo

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Use queries to explore patterns, compare cases, and retrieve coded content efficiently

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Create visualisations — word clouds, tree maps, and charts — to present qualitative findings

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Write up and report qualitative findings with rigour and methodological transparency

Where You Will Use These Skills

NVivo is used wherever qualitative data needs to be analysed rigorously and transparently. Here is how this course applies across different contexts.

Academic Research

Analyse interview and focus group data for dissertations, ensure methodological rigour, and produce credible qualitative findings.

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NGO Programme Evaluation

Analyse beneficiary interviews, FGD transcripts, and case study data to produce evidence-based programme evaluation reports.

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Policy Research

Analyse key informant interviews, policy documents, and stakeholder consultations to inform evidence-based policy decisions.

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Health Research

Analyse patient narratives, clinical notes, and health worker interviews for qualitative health systems research.

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Market Research

Analyse consumer interviews, focus groups, and open-ended survey responses to generate rich qualitative consumer insights.

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Social Science Research

Apply grounded theory, phenomenology, and ethnographic approaches to social science data with NVivo's structured coding tools.

Module Breakdown

Module 1 NVivo Foundations +
  • Introduction to qualitative research and NVivo
  • Setting up and navigating an NVivo project
  • Importing documents, PDFs, and transcripts
  • Importing audio, video, and image files
  • Organising sources into folders and sets
Module 2 Coding & Node Management +
  • Introduction to coding — what and why
  • Creating and applying nodes to text
  • Building hierarchical node structures
  • In vivo coding and descriptive coding
  • Reviewing and refining your coding framework
Module 3 Qualitative Analysis Approaches +
  • Thematic analysis in NVivo
  • Framework analysis and matrix coding
  • Grounded theory coding in NVivo
  • Case nodes and attributes for comparison
  • Memos and annotations for analytical notes
Module 4 Queries & Exploration +
  • Text search and word frequency queries
  • Coding queries — retrieving coded content
  • Matrix coding queries for cross-case comparison
  • Compound queries combining multiple criteria
  • Saving and reusing queries
Module 5 Visualisation & Reporting +
  • Word clouds and word trees
  • Tree maps and cluster analysis charts
  • Concept maps and project maps
  • Exporting nodes, queries, and charts
  • Writing up qualitative findings transparently

Watch a Sample Tutorial

Get a feel for NVivo before you enrol.

🎬 This is a sample public tutorial. Our full course covers advanced qualitative analysis with real research datasets and structured exercises.

What Past Students Say

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"NVivo transformed my qualitative research process. What used to take weeks of manual coding now takes days — with much better rigour and transparency."

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Marie C. PhD Researcher, Social Sciences
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"Our evaluation team now uses NVivo for all our FGD and interview analysis. The matrix coding query alone saved us weeks of work."

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Felix N. Evaluation Specialist, NGO
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"The trainer understood qualitative research deeply — not just the software. That made all the difference for my dissertation analysis."

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Chantal U. Master's Student, Public Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need NVivo installed before the course? +

Yes. NVivo offers a free 14-day trial which is sufficient for the course duration. We will guide you through installation and setup before the first session begins.

Do I need qualitative research experience? +

Basic familiarity with qualitative research is helpful but not required. We cover the key qualitative concepts alongside the NVivo tools throughout the course.

Will I get a certificate? +

Yes. All participants who complete the course and practical assessment receive an official ResearchBridge Certificate of Completion.

Can my organisation book this for a team? +

Yes. We offer group pricing for teams of 5 or more. Contact us for a custom quote and scheduling that suits your organisation.

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