COURSE BRIEFS

Diploma in Research Methods.
Africa Center for Project Management is pleased to announce Diploma in Research Methods. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.

Overall Course Overview:

Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how research findings are useful in informing their understanding of their environment (work, social, local, global).

Course Objectives

    At the end of this course the participant will be able to:

  • Understand research terminology;
  • Be aware of the ethical principles of research, ethical challenges and approval processes;
  • Describe quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches to research;
  • Identify the components of a literature review process;
  • Critically analyze published research;
  • Understand strengths and weaknesses of different research methods and when it is and is not appropriate to use specific methods;
  • Target Audience


Course Outlines
  • Types of Research
  • Research Design
  • Sampling
  • Methods of Data Collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Problems encountered by Researchers in Developing Countries
  • Minimizing Error and Bias
Assignments
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests),research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%,research paper counnts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.

Examination
Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.

DURATION AND COURSE LOAD: 24 Weeks - 5 to 6 hours per week
DATES: (Six Months) Course Starts 1st of Every Month.
PARTICIPANTS: Development Professionals
REGIONS TARGETED: Global
ORGANIZERS: Africa Center for Project Management
LANGUAGE: English only
FORMAT: Web-based and Distance Learning facilitated
GENERAL COURSE CONTACT:
info@onlinelearningcentre.org


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