Learn how to do Conversation Analysis in this practical, asynchronous 10-week course. 

Join us in learning how to do Conversation Analysis. Dive into topics such as ethics, data collection, transcription, and data analysis to develop skills in the practical application of the methodology. In this course, you will gain practical insights while developing your own research plan.  You will have access to videos and written resources and you will complete activities, participate in online discussions, and complete assessments.

Course starts 5 January 2026.  Enrol now and start your journey towards becoming a Conversation Analyst!

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 Later enrolments will be accepted, though personalised feedback on activities may be delayed for student submissions in late March to late April.

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 I

Key findings of conversation analysis II

Data analysis I

Data analysis II

Sharing your findings