Institution Name: LekSha Research Centre (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Event Type: Faculty Development Programme (FDP) / Online Workshop
Event Name:
Decoding Qualitative & Mixed Data: IPA, Grounded Theory, Spatial Mapping, and Joint Displays in MAXQDA
Event Start Date: 02-11-2026
Event End Date: 06-11-2026
FDP Mode: Online (Live, Hands-on Training)
Programme Timings: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST (Daily)
FDP Organizing Institution: LekSha Research Centre (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. (Registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India)
About the FDP/Workshop
LekSha Research Centre (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. is pleased to announce a Five-Day Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP)/Workshop on “Decoding Qualitative & Mixed Data: IPA, Grounded Theory, Spatial Mapping, and Joint Displays in MAXQDA,” scheduled from 2 to 6 November 2026.
The programme is designed to enhance the qualitative and mixed methods research competencies of faculty members, Ph.D. scholars, research supervisors, postgraduate students, academicians, and research professionals through practical, hands-on training using MAXQDA.
Qualitative research plays an essential role in understanding human experiences, social phenomena, institutional practices, and complex research problems. However, researchers often face challenges in organizing large volumes of qualitative data, systematically developing codes and themes, applying appropriate analytical frameworks, and integrating qualitative findings with quantitative evidence.
This workshop aims to address these challenges by providing structured training in qualitative data management, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), Grounded Theory, Qualitative Content Analysis, visual mapping, and mixed methods integration.
Participants will learn how to import and organize research documents, code interview transcripts, construct analytical categories, develop experiential themes, visualize relationships among qualitative concepts, and generate joint displays for integrating qualitative and quantitative findings.
The workshop also introduces advanced MAXQDA features such as MAXMaps, Codelines, Document Comparison Charts, document variables, and MAXQDA Stats to support systematic and transparent research analysis.
Special Benefit: Every participant will receive a complimentary 45-Day MAXQDA Professional License, as announced in the programme brochure.
The programme emphasizes practical demonstrations, guided exercises, sample datasets, analytical interpretation, and the preparation of research outputs suitable for dissertations, research reports, and scholarly publications.
Topics Covered
Day 01 – MAXQDA Workspace Setup and Literature Review
Date: 2 November 2026
- MAXQDA software setup and environment orientation.
- Understanding the MAXQDA workspace and essential analytical features.
- Importing textual documents, interview transcripts, and PDF sources.
- Organizing research documents and creating document classifications.
- Developing a systematic thematic literature review workflow.
- Introduction to coding and qualitative data organization.
Day 02 – Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) in MAXQDA
Date: 3 November 2026
- Understanding the principles and applications of IPA.
- Exploring lived experiences through qualitative research.
- Coding interview transcripts and developing idiographic profiles.
- Writing analytical memos to document interpretations.
- Developing case-based summary grids.
- Identifying and structuring personal experiential themes.
- Developing group experiential themes through cross-case analysis.
Day 03 – Grounded Theory and Qualitative Content Analysis
Date: 4 November 2026
- Introduction to Grounded Theory and its analytical applications.
- Performing open, axial, and selective coding.
- Applying constant comparative analysis.
- Constructing code hierarchies and analytical categories.
- Conducting rule-based qualitative content analysis.
- Using text search queries and automated lexical coding.
- Developing conceptual relationships and theory-building insights.
Day 04 – Visual Storytelling, Spatial Mapping and Theory Model Building
Date: 5 November 2026
- Building conceptual models using MAXMaps.
- Creating 2D Code Maps and Document Maps.
- Understanding spatial scaling and qualitative visualization.
- Tracking narrative patterns and coding sequences using Codelines.
- Comparing documents and analytical patterns using Document Comparison Charts.
- Developing visual representations of research findings.
- Exporting high-resolution, publication-quality analytical diagrams.
Day 05 – Mixed Methods Integration, Joint Displays and Data Transformation
Date: 6 November 2026
- Understanding convergent mixed methods research designs.
- Exploring explanatory and exploratory sequential research designs.
- Integrating qualitative and quantitative findings.
- Constructing side-by-side joint displays.
- Using MAXQDA Stats and document variables.
- Transforming qualitative codes into quantitative variables.
- Exporting transformed data to jamovi/SPSS for further statistical analysis.
- Preparing integrated research findings for scholarly publications.
Learning Objectives
The primary objective of this workshop is to equip participants with the methodological understanding and practical analytical skills required to conduct rigorous qualitative and mixed methods research using MAXQDA.
The programme specifically aims to:
- Develop proficiency in managing and analyzing qualitative research data using MAXQDA.
- Strengthen understanding of IPA, Grounded Theory, and Qualitative Content Analysis.
- Build practical competencies in coding, categorization, memo writing, and theme development.
- Introduce advanced visual analytical techniques, including spatial mapping and conceptual modeling.
- Enhance the ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative research findings.
- Develop competencies in constructing joint displays and transforming qualitative data for statistical analysis.
- Support the preparation of transparent, systematic, and publication-ready qualitative and mixed methods research outputs.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Organize and manage qualitative research datasets using MAXQDA.
- Conduct systematic coding and thematic interpretation of interviews, documents, and textual materials.
- Apply Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to lived-experience research.
- Use Grounded Theory procedures to develop conceptual categories and theoretical insights.
- Conduct rule-based qualitative content analysis.
- Create conceptual models, spatial maps, and analytical visualizations.
- Construct joint displays to integrate qualitative and quantitative findings.
- Transform qualitative codes into quantitative variables for further statistical analysis.
- Present qualitative and mixed methods findings effectively in dissertations, research reports, and journal manuscripts.
Who Can Participate?
The workshop is open to:
- Faculty members and academicians from universities and higher education institutions.
- D. scholars and research scholars.
- Research supervisors and doctoral research guides.
- Postgraduate students undertaking qualitative or mixed methods research.
- Researchers from social sciences, law, education, psychology, management, healthcare, and interdisciplinary fields.
- Independent researchers, research consultants, and industry professionals.
- Professionals working with interview data, focus group discussions, case studies, and qualitative research projects.
Registration Fee
| Participant Category | Registration Fee |
| Indian Participants | ₹750 |
| International Participants | US$30 |
Special Group Registration Offer:
Every fourth registration is FREE for group/team registrations (no registration fee for the fourth participant).
Special Benefits and Key Takeaways
Complimentary 45-Day MAXQDA Professional License
All participants will receive a complimentary 45-day MAXQDA Professional License, enabling them to explore and practice qualitative and mixed methods analysis using the software.
Additional Learning Resources
Participants will receive:
- Sample datasets for hands-on practice.
- Learning and reference resources.
- Session recordings.
- PowerPoint presentations (PPTs).
These resources are intended to support continued learning and practical application after the workshop.
How to Apply
Interested participants can register online using the registration form.
Register now: https://forms.gle/rYp4uWvDsDMmX1cB6
WhatsApp group link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JVA0WY0eDGU28zoRyp84Fj
Participants are requested to complete the registration process and make the applicable registration payment.
Payment Details:
For Indian Participants:
UPI ID: 7043689138@ptsbi
For International Participants:
PayPal: https://PayPal.Me/LekSha22
Important Dates
- Workshop Start Date: 2 November 2026
- Workshop End Date: 6 November 2026
- Duration: Five Days (10 Hours)
- Daily Timings: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST
- Mode: Online
Resource Persons / Trainers
The workshop will provide guided, hands-on training in qualitative and mixed methods data analysis using MAXQDA, covering IPA, Grounded Theory, Qualitative Content Analysis, Spatial Mapping, and Joint Displays.
Individual resource person details are not specified in the brochure.
Programme Highlights
- Five days of intensive, practical training in MAXQDA.
- Hands-on learning in qualitative and mixed methods data analysis.
- Specialized training in IPA and Grounded Theory.
- Qualitative Content Analysis and systematic coding.
- Visual storytelling, spatial mapping, and conceptual model development.
- Mixed methods integration and joint display construction.
- Complimentary 45-day MAXQDA Professional License for all participants.
- Sample datasets, learning resources, session recordings, and PPTs.
- Affordable registration fee and group registration benefits.
Contact Person
Dr. Gangadharan H
Programme Coordinator
Director, LekSha Research Centre Pvt. Ltd.
Mobile: +91 7043689138
Email: [email protected]
Event Brochure: Attached programme brochure.
About the Organizing Institution
LekSha Research Centre (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. is an organization registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
The Centre organizes research training programmes, faculty development programmes, and workshops aimed at strengthening research methodology, data analysis, and scholarly competencies among academicians, research scholars, and professionals.
Through its specialized training initiatives, the Centre seeks to promote practical learning, software-based analytical skills, and the effective application of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research approaches.
The present five-day workshop focuses on MAXQDA as a comprehensive platform for qualitative and mixed methods analysis, enabling participants to strengthen their skills in systematic coding, interpretation, conceptual visualization, research integration, and scholarly reporting.
Programme Coordinator:
Dr. Gangadharan H
Director, LekSha Research Centre (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Contact: +91 7043689138
Email: [email protected]
