On ATLAS.ti

Within the software, you can use the extensive Help function.
You can access it via the Help tab, then choose from the various help options offered by ATLAS.ti.
You can also use the links on the right-hand side of the screen.

On the ATLAS.ti website, you will find Quick Tours and Manuals for the programme, for both the Windows and Mac versions, in English (and/or German and Spanish). These Quick Tours and Manuals are regularly updated and modified. It is therefore wise to always access them via the links to ensure you are using the most recent version.

Quick Tours explain the main functions of ATLAS.ti. They allow you to quickly understand how to use the software and help you start your analysis smoothly.

User Manuals provide more detailed, step-by-step instructions. You will also find links to instructional videos and internal references to other parts of the manual.

QUICK TOURS

Quick Tours ATLAS.ti for Windows
ATLAS.ti for Windows - English Online / PDF download
Quick Tours ATLAS.ti for Mac
ATLAS.ti for Mac - English Online / PDF download
 

USER MANUALS

User Manuals ATLAS.ti for Windows
ATLAS.ti for Windows - English Online / PDF download
User Manuals ATLAS.ti for Mac
ATLAS.ti for Mac - English Online / PDF download

For Quick Tours and User Manuals in other langauges and on previous editions of the software, check this.

In the Research Hub on the ATLAS.ti site, you will find all kinds of information about (qualitative) research using ATLAS.ti.Think of techniques, explanations and tips.You will find lessons, interviews, tutorials, best practices and more. You can navigate through the categories and topics, as well as search by topic.

Check out the Research Hub here:
Research Hub ATLAS.ti

For example the following entries are interesting (amongst many others):
Creating a Codebook for Qualitative Research

What is Axial Coding in Research?
What is Open Coding in Qualitative Research?

Code frequency analysis: The code-document table (ATLAS.ti Desktop)
Co-Occurrence Analysis with ATLAS.ti (Desktop)

ATLAS.ti has published many English (and/or Spanish/German) video's on the use of the software.

Check out:
Video Tutorials ATLAS.ti Windows.
Video Tutorials ATLAS.ti Mac.
Video's FAQ ATLAS.ti

On ATLAS.ti's YouTube channel you will find video's on ATLAS.ti, such as tutorials on (certain functionalities of) the software.
We also recommend Susanne Friese's ATLAS.ti Video Blog.

Several guides on qualitative research and qualitative analysis can be found at ATLAS.ti.

Using the three-volume ‘The Ultimate Guide to Qualitative Research’, you can learn more about qualitative research and how to use ATLAS.ti.

The Ultimate Guide to Qualitative Research - Part 1: The Basics
covers the essential elements of qualitative research. It addresses, among other things:

• what is qualitative research and how does it differ from quantitative research?
• different methods for collecting qualitative data (such as interviews, observations and questionnaires);
• conducting qualitative research in an ethical way.
   

The Ultimate Guide to Qualitative Research - Part 2: Handling Qualitative Data
guides you through working with qualitative data (from transcribing to visualising). It covers, among other things:

• transferring raw qualitative data into coded sets that can be analysed;
• methods for qualitative analysis such as thematic analysis, content analysis and grounded theory;
• the use of qualitative data analysis software to streamline the research process.

The Ultimate Guide to Qualitative Research - Part 3: Presenting Qualitative Data
deals with presenting qualitative findings effectively and transparently. It takes you through topics such as:

• communicating insights through effective visualisation of qualitative data;
• writing a report on the qualitative research;
• transparency, quality and impact of research.

The Guide to Thematic Analysis is about thematic analysis. You can use thematic analysis to discover patterns and themes in qualitative data. The guide covers both the basics and advanced techniques. What to expect:

• purpose, benefits and unique capabilities of thematic analysis;
• ways to apply thematic analysis to different methods of collecting qualitative data;
• best practices for presenting results and ensuring confidence in research findings. 

The Guide to Literature Reviews deals with literature reviews in qualitative research.This guide is suitable for both new researchers and those looking to refine their skills.The guide covers, among other things:

• the purpose and types of literature reviews, from descriptive to critical analysis;
• the process of conducting, writing and structuring a literature review.

The Guide to Interview Analysis unravels the secrets of effective interview analysis.The guide offers practical insights into conducting and interpreting interviews with impact and is suitable for both seasoned researchers and those for whom qualitative methods are still new.The guide provides information on:

• the strengths and limitations of different types of interviews;
• the (step-by-step) approach to conducting and recording high-quality interviews;
• techniques for transcribing, coding and analysing data from interviews.
   

Check ATLAS.ti - Guides for updates and for more information on the available guides.

In addition, several books about ATLAS.ti are available through the Hanze Library. Below are three titles entirely about this software.

Besides the titles above, there are other books available with a somewhat broader subject, but that also cover ATLAS.ti.
If you search for ‘ATLAS.ti’ in the library catalogue, you will get a list of available titles.

Various types of training are offered from ATLAS.ti, including (free) webinars.
For example, there are webinars on the ATLAS.ti programme, but also on conducting qualitative research.
An overview of the webinars can be found here.

Enabling you to get to know and to practice with ATLAS.ti software in a safe way, ATLAS.ti has provided several sample projects.
You can download these from the site, import them into ATLAS.ti and then edit them.
There are different types of sample projects (different topics and/or projects at different processing stages).

More information on the sample projects and how to download them can be found here: Sample Projects ATLAS.ti.