Focus Group Design and Moderation
Date:
26/05/2026 - 27/05/2026
Organised by:
Social Research Association
Presenter:
Dr Karen Lumsden
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Patricia Cornell
training@the-sra.org.uk
Venue: Online
Description:
This two-day live online course provides participants with an in depth understanding of focus groups as qualitative research method including their principles, how to effectively design and run focus groups, and how to how to prepare for analysis and writing up of focus group data. Crucially, it covers moderation skills for different group dynamics and challenging participants, and provides participants with the opportunity to practice their moderation skills via practical group activities including mock focus groups. The course will be useful for social researchers who intend to run focus groups and/or would like to revisit their moderation skills.
Looking for something more introductory? We also offer a 1-day focus group course, Introduction to Focus Groups. Take a look to see if the next date is on sale, or email training@the-sra.org.uk to enquire about future dates.
Looking to book for four or more people from your organisation? Please let us know before booking by emailing: training@the-sra.org.uk
Cost:
£380 for SRA members, £490 for non-members.
Website and registration:
Region:
International
Keywords:
Data Collection
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