Data analysis · Beginner to intermediate · 16 live learning hours

Certificate of completion

Learners who meet the course participation and practical assessment requirements receive a Solid Elf certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Prepare sources and maintain traceable coding decisions
Use document variables and coded-segment comparisons
Connect qualitative themes with descriptive summaries
Communicate findings and limitations responsibly

Course outline

Week 1: Research questions, data preparation and ethical handling
Week 2: Document organisation, coding and memos
Week 3: Variables, comparisons and mixed methods workflows
Week 4: Visual summaries, interpretation and export

Practical project

A MAXQDA project with documented coding, document comparisons and a mixed-methods findings brief.

Before you start

Basic qualitative research knowledge and access to a compatible, licensed MAXQDA installation. Software licences are not included.

Learning format

Fully online and live. 4 weeks · 8 sessions · 2 hours per session, twice each week. Cohort dates and the two weekly meeting days are agreed during enrolment. Allow an additional 1–2 hours of independent practice each week.

Exercises should use synthetic, de-identified or otherwise authorised material. Do not bring confidential client records or live credentials into a training session.

What the fee includes

Live tuition, guided exercises, reusable templates and feedback on your practical assignment. Software licences and internet access are not included. The published fee is per learner; any applicable tax and payment instructions are stated in writing before you pay. Certificate of completion is provided to learners who meet the course participation and assessment requirements.

Software and reference material

Explore official reference material ↗. Training is independently offered by Solid Elf; no software-vendor accreditation or certification is claimed unless explicitly stated.

Qualitative & Mixed Methods Analysis with MAXQDA