Training on Research Methodology

This course is aimed at equipping the participants with the knowledge and skills to undertake a research study. The participants will understand relevant theories, concepts, tools and techniques in research. This course is designed to be practical therefore the theoretical knowledge that constitutes research methodology is organized around the operational steps that form the research process for both quantitative and qualitative research.

Target Participants

This course is aimed at researchers, students, academics or any other professional who want to enhance their research skills.

What you will learn

By the end of this training the participants will be able to:

• Formulate and write research questions, hypotheses and research objectives
  
• Effectively select the correct research design
  
• Examine critically the importance of a sampling strategy in both quantitative and qualitative research and be familiar with key sampling methods
  
• Undertake a critical literature review and recognize the strengths and weaknesses in secondary data
  
• Develop robust data collection instruments
  
• Write a research proposal that demonstrates an understanding of the research process and the key principles of research ethics
  
• Identify and appraise appropriate routes for the dissemination of research findings
  

Course duration

Online

7 Days

Classroom-based

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Research

• Introduction to Research
  

• From Research idea to Researchable Problem
  

• Formulating Research Questions, Hypotheses and Objectives
  

Module 2: Research Approaches and Design

• Research Approaches
  

• Research Design
  

Module 3: Sampling

• Introduction to Sampling
  

• Sources of Error in Sampling and Measurement
  

• Sampling Methods
  

• Sample Size Calculation
  

Module 4: Data Collection in Research

• Introduction to Data Collection
  

• Quantitative Data Collection
  

• Qualitative Data Collection
  

Module 5: Research Writing

• Literature Review
  

• Developing a Research Protocol
  

• Research Report
  

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations and tailor made needs.

Host or Publisher Devimpact Institute