Qualitative Methods Training

Learn practical skills to design, collect, and analyze qualitative data. Workshops range from hands-on sessions for beginners to advanced methods for applied researchers. 

Access the current schedule and registration here. 

Current Trainings 

Semi-Structured Interviewing

Learn how about the interview process, build rapport, probe effectively, and manage ethics and recording in diverse settings.

Ideal for: Individuals planning to conduct qualitative interviews with minimal experience.

Time/Format options: 1 hour session held over zoom

Cognitive Interviewing

Learn methods to test survey and interview items, elicit respondent understanding, and refine instruments to improve validity and clarity.

Ideal for: Survey designers, instrument developers, and those preparing participant-facing materials.

Time/Format: 1 hour session held over zoom

Ethnography (Applied)

Practical training in participant observation, field notes, reflexivity, and translating ethnographic insights into actionable findings.

Ideal for: Researchers and evaluators doing field-based qualitative work in clinical, community, or organizational settings.

Time/Format: 2 hour in-person session on the BUSM campus

Rapid Qualitative Analysis (RQA)

Learn streamlined approaches for rapid data collection and analysis (framework matrices, team-based rapid coding, synthesis for urgent decision-making).

Ideal for: Implementation teams, program evaluators, and rapid-response research projects.

Time/Format: 1 hour session held over zoom

Future Trainings (preview)

Traditional Qualitative Analysis & Coding

In-depth training on coding strategies, developing codebooks, thematic analysis, and ensuring analytic rigor.

Focus groups and group facilitation

Learn how to facilitate and manage group dynamics in focus groups.

Trainings are hosted by Kayla Jones and Kelli Finn. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kayla at kjones4@bu.edu.