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Qualitative Methods Masterclass

Welcome to the Qualitative Methods Masterclass by Dr. Catherine Kahabuka—a focused learning experience designed to build your capacity to conduct high-quality qualitative research that informs decisions and drives impact. Grounded in Dr. Catherine’s signature “Master Interview Guide” and “Beginning with the End in Mind” frameworks, this masterclass simplifies the entire process—from study design to report writing—making qualitative research more structured, practical, and effective. Whether you're new to qualitative methods or looking to enhance your expertise, this training offers field-tested tools to help you lead and manage research with clarity and confidence.

Why This Masterclass?

As a seasoned qualitative research consultant with over a decade of experience, I’ve led and reviewed dozens of studies across Africa and beyond. I created this masterclass to address a key gap: many professionals are passionate about research but lack the structured, hands-on training needed to conduct and manage high-quality qualitative studies.
 
This is not just another course. It’s a practical, field-based learning experience built on tested methods, real-world application, and a proven track record of implementing 100+ qualitative studies and mentoring over 500 researchers in qualitative methods across Africa and beyond.

What You’ll Learn

The Qualitative Methods Masterclass is structured into five core modules that walk you through every stage of the qualitative research process—from designing your study to delivering a professional report.
 
Module I: Foundations of Qualitative Research
  • What qualitative research is—and when to use it
  • Key differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches
  • Overview of methods: IDIs, FGDs, and participant observation
 
Module II: Designing Strong Qualitative Studies
  • How to choose your topic and justify your study
  • Writing clear objectives and research questions
  • Developing a interview guides using Master Interview Guide approach
  • Selecting participants and appropriate methods
  • Navigating ethical requirements and approvals
 
Module III: Collecting High-Quality Data
  • Conducting IDIs, KIIs, FGDs, and participant observations
  • Pre-testing tools and adjusting for quality
  • Managing fieldwork and data collection challenges
 
Module IV: Data Management & Analysis
  • Transcription and translation standards
  • Developing a codebook and applying thematic analysis
  • Manual and software-based coding (Excel and Atlas.ti)
 
Module V: Reporting Your Findings
  • Report structure and writing styles
  • Applying the “Beginning with the End in Mind” strategy to report writing
  • Use of Excel to synthesize and organize findings for effective report writing

Who Is This Masterclass For?

  • University students and young researchers
  • Consultants conducting or supervising qualitative studies
  • Public health and development professionals
  • NGO staff and M&E teams
  • Anyone seeking to strengthen their qualitative research capacity

What Makes This Masterclass Unique?

  • Expert-led: Taught by Dr. Catherine Kahabuka, a respected qualitative methods specialist
  • Practice-oriented: Includes ready-to-use templates, guides, and scripts
  • Flexible delivery: Offered live or self-paced, online and in-person (on request)
 
Dr. Catherine runs several masterclasses each year. To be informed when the next session is open for registration, simply add your name and contact details using the link below:

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