Qualitative Research Techniques – Master the Art of Exploring Human Experiences!
Are you fascinated by human experiences, beliefs, behaviors, and social patterns? Do you want to uncover the "why" behind people's actions, emotions, and decisions? This course is your gateway to mastering qualitative research—the most powerful method for exploring lived experiences, social processes, and meaning-making in health, education, and behavioral sciences.
STEMConnect, in collaboration with The House of Quantum Networks, presents an exclusive 16-day certificate course on Qualitative Research Techniques: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology & Thematic Analysis—designed for researchers, students, and professionals who want to explore the world through rich, narrative-driven inquiry.
In just 16 hours (1 hour per day for 16 days), you will learn how to plan, conduct, analyze, and present qualitative research using established frameworks. You will gain hands-on skills in in-depth interviewing, coding, theme development, and the use of tools like NVivo, MAXQDA, and manual thematic charts.
Important Note: This is a certificate course, with a 16-day certificate course with the same fees as other courses. It will not be online — it will be a physical, campus-based course consisting of sessions of one hour duration each day.
Mode of Delivery: On-Campus physical sessions, Location at our Zamzama Campus, Karachi.
Duration: 16 days (1 hour/day).
Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion & written exam.
One-to-One Course Fee: PKR 25,000 (payable in two equal installments, one at the time of registration and second after 7th session).
Group of 2 plus members Course Fee: PKR 18,000 per participant (payable in two equal installments).
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
• Understand the foundations of qualitative research and its role in science
• Learn the core methodologies: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology, and Thematic Analysis
• Frame qualitative research questions and choose appropriate sampling techniques
• Conduct effective in-depth interviews (IDIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informant interviews (KIIs)
• Analyze qualitative data using inductive and deductive coding strategies
• Develop and apply coding frameworks using NVivo, MAXQDA, and manual methods
• Construct themes and narratives that reveal deeper meaning and human insights
• Understand quality criteria: credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability
• Write qualitative findings using evidence-rich quotes and thematic summaries
• Apply ethical considerations in qualitative research, including informed consent and confidentiality
Eligibility
This course is ideal for:
• MS/PhD students conducting qualitative dissertations or thesis work
• Researchers in public health, education, psychology, and sociology
• Academic faculty guiding student research projects
• Development professionals, NGOs, and policy researchers
• Healthcare practitioners conducting patient-centered or ethnographic studies
• Anyone passionate about exploring human experiences through narrative research
Skills You Will Gain
• In-Depth Interviewing and Fieldwork Skills
• Thematic Analysis (Manual & Digital Coding)
• Use of NVivo & MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Management
• Grounded Theory & Phenomenological Design Implementation
• Data Interpretation, Narrative Building, and Research Writing
• Ethical Qualitative Research Practices
• Critical Thinking and Reflexivity in Research
Don't just collect data—tell human stories that matter.
Join us and become a master of qualitative research!
Meet Your Expert Facilitator – Dr. Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui!
Dr. Muhammad Bilal Siddiqui is a renowned public health researcher, global health interventionist, and qualitative research expert with over 20 years of experience in health systems research, social science methodologies, and evidence-based policy development. He has led numerous qualitative studies across Pakistan and internationally, focusing on health behavior, community health, and healthcare accessibility.
Dr. Siddiqui has mentored hundreds of researchers, PhD/MS students, and public health professionals in qualitative research design, in-depth interviewing, thematic analysis, and the use of qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo and MAXQDA. His expertise in grounded theory, phenomenology, and mixed-methods research makes this course a must-attend for anyone seeking to master the art of qualitative inquiry.
His practical, hands-on teaching approach combines rigorous theoretical foundations with real-world research experience, ensuring that participants gain the skills and confidence needed to conduct high-quality qualitative research in their own fields.
How to Register?
• Step 1: Complete payment via Bank Transfer or EasyPaisa.
• Step 2: Register by completing the form below.
• Step 3: Get access to live sessions and start building your research career with confidence!
Discover the soul of research—Register now and amplify your voice through qualitative inquiry!
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