This workshop focuses on the theory of coding qualitative data using qualitative statistical packages like NVivo and MAXQDA. The workshop will start by briefly introducing what qualitative research method entails. It will also outline what qualitative coding is and introduce methods of qualitative data analysis, including when such methods can be adapted and how they can be used effectively. Next, the workshop will introduce how to use software packages like NVivo and MAXQDA to analyze texts and other forms of qualitative data.