Online course on Conversation Analysis
We're excited to announce the upcoming release of our online, asynchronous course for learning how to do conversation analysis. This 10-week course will take you from what is CA through aspects of planning, collecting and transcribing data, analysis, and writing up.
Course inclusions
The course includes access to a new topic each week to complete at any time during that week, with a recorded lecture, some reading, and a practical activity for help you develop your skills in doing CA. You will be able to directly ask questions and you'll receive feedback on work you complete, typically within a week.
The curriculum for this course covers 10 topics:
Theoretical framework and history
Research questions and study design
Ethics and data management
Data collection
Transcription
Key findings of conversation analysis
Data analysis - unmotivated looking
Data analysis - analytic keys
Data analysis - applied
Results and finalising project
Time commitment
The weekly time commitment is typically around three hours, however you may wish to take longer on completing tasks or pursuing further reading. The course is equivalent to a four-day full-time intensive, but with the flexibility for you to complete the work at any time and to explore some topics with more depth than others, as you may need.
Cost
The course costs $2100 for the 10-week course. The course is currently only available as a full course, though particular topics may become available as standalone modules in the future. We can offer discounts for those in lower-middle income countries (as defined by the World Bank). Please get in touch to discuss: sarahjwhite@bedsidemanners.com.au
Technical requirements
There are no specific software programs when it comes to conversation analysis, however having word processing, spreadsheet, and video editing software is essential. There are free, low cost, and higher cost software available and these will be referenced within the course.
Enrolment
The course start date is 13 October 2025. You can enrol and commence after this date, however feedback on activities may be provided after the usual one week turnaround, particularly during the holiday period. Enrolments will be closed on 1 November 2025 and will re-open in early 2026. Enrol here: https://bedsidemanners.thinkific.com/products/courses/conversation-analysis
About me
I am the Director of Bedside Manners Pty Ltd. I have almost two decades of experience in Conversation Analysis, using the methodology to analyse conversations in healthcare and other settings. I have written and taught on practical approaches to doing Conversation Analysis and am excited to offer this new course.
Those that complete the course, including the activities, will receive a certificate of completion.