MAXQDA Training & Resources

MAXQDA offers an extensive library of free learning resources, video tutorials, and professional training programmes. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, the resources below will help you get the most out of MAXQDA.

Getting Started

New to MAXQDA? Start here:

• MAXQDA Online Manual — comprehensive, searchable documentation covering every feature: maxqda.com/help
• Getting Started Guide — step-by-step introduction for first-time users, available as a free PDF in several languages: maxqda.com/help/getting-started-guide
• Sample projects — pre-built MAXQDA project files you can explore to learn coding, memos, and visual tools
• Free trial — try MAXQDA free for 14 days with full functionality, including AI Assist and 60 minutes of transcription: Download trial

Video Tutorials

MAXQDA maintains an extensive YouTube channel with tutorials for every skill level:

• MAXQDA YouTube channel — 200+ free video tutorials
• Topics include importing data, coding, visual tools, AI Assist and Local AI, transcription, teamwork, mixed methods, MAXDictio and more
• New videos are added regularly for each MAXQDA release

MAXQDA Training

VERBI Software (the developers of MAXQDA) offer a range of structured training options:

• Free live online starter workshops — regular introductory sessions led by MAXQDA trainers
• Self-paced online courses — “Proficient MAXQDA User” and “Mastering Multimedia Analysis with MAXQDA”, each with a certificate on completion
• Certified professional trainers — book customised individual or group sessions through the MAXQDA professional trainer directory

For training schedules and registration: maxqda.com/maxqda-training

Free Webinars

MAXQDA hosts regular free webinars on qualitative and mixed methods research topics in English and several other languages. Upcoming sessions are listed at maxqda.com/maxqda-training.

Recommended Books

• Kuckartz, U. & Rädiker, S. (2019). Analyzing Qualitative Data with MAXQDA. Springer. — A practical introduction to qualitative text analysis using MAXQDA
• Kuckartz, U. & Rädiker, S. (2023). Qualitative Content Analysis: Methods, Practice and Software. SAGE. — Comprehensive guide to qualitative content analysis with MAXQDA examples
• Rädiker, S. & Kuckartz, U. (2020). Focused Analysis of Qualitative Interviews with MAXQDA. MAXQDA Press. — Step-by-step guide available as a free eBook

Training for Your Organisation

Quantec can arrange customised MAXQDA training workshops for universities and research organisations in South Africa and across Africa. Contact us to discuss your requirements.