Introduction to NVivo

NVivo is a complex software for qualitative research that can be used to code text, sound, image, and video.

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Target group

Open to all students and employees at the UiO and OUS.  This course will be held at Domus Juridica in Oslo City centre. 

Learning outcomes

After attending the course you will:

  • Understand NVivo's user interface and concepts
  • Be familiar with central functions and how to use these
  • Know how to import and structure source material
  • Be able to code, classify, annotate, and retrieve material

NVivo Lab

Friday the week after this course, we are hosting an open lab for you to drop in to practice, ask questions, and receive guidance. 

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Practical information

Please bring your computer with either NVivo for Windows, NVivo for Mac, or the application Omnissa Horizon (VMware) for UiO Programkiosk (if you need to work in TSD) downloaded and installed. Please see the course preparation page for help:

Be sure to complete the entire preparation process well in advance of the course. If you need assistance with any of it, you can ask us, the local IT manager at your unit, or UiO's central IT Help at  it-help@uio.no. 

Working methods

Demonstration with practical examples and exercises. Instruction in English unless everyone is competent in Norwegian, and we can also answer questions in Norwegian.

Lecturer

Team NVivo

Questions about NVivo? Ask the NVivo team at the library.

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Published Dec. 22, 2025 10:29 AM - Last modified Feb. 18, 2026 1:03 PM