43 Short courses in Educational Research

Find out how to conduct ethical research when working with people by studying this online course for university students. The Introduction to Research Ethics - Working with People course is offered by University of Leeds through FutureLearn.

This Basic Research Skills course at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg provides an understanding of the research process, teaching students how to identify and investigate researchable problems, design appropriate methodologies, gather and analyse data, and present findings in a final report.

The Unlocking the Mysteries of Neurodegenerative Diseases - Advances in Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment course from VU Amsterdam Summer School  aims to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, blending scientific rigor with practical applications. 

This NVivo Advanced Support Workshop short course offered at the University of Surrey is flexibly structured to discuss common challenges of working with NVivo and aims to enable participants to move on with their analysis.

The Digital Research Practices course from UCL Summer School will provide a comprehensive introduction to Digital Research for you from a range of backgrounds.

During this online Writing Research Proposals for Epidemiologists course from Utrecht University, you will enhance your skills in writing a research proposal in English, both in terms of information elements and language. 

Join the Workshop Part 2 course from Warnborough College and develop your ability to perform a variety of scientific or technical procedures, using problem based learning strategies (PBL).

Join the Research Project Part 3 course from Warnborough College and develop innovative approaches to workplace activities through systematic research in an industry relating to their stream studies. Apply and build on skills and competencies gained throughout previously studied modules developing initiative and innovation.

This Systematic Reviews in Intervention Research course from Utrecht University will offer a mix of lectures and practicals that will help the student to perform all of these steps in practice. In addition, specific challenges to systematic reviews and new developments will be highlighted.

This Project - Writing a Research Paper course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education lets you apply everything you’ve learned and gives you the practice you need for college classes by having you write a research paper.  

This Horticultural Research Part 1 course from Warnborough College has been developed by professionals in both Australia and the UK, with the aim of being relevant throughout the world. This is a module in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Master of Horticulture.

This teaching Educational Neuroscience - Research-Led Teaching Approaches at FutureLearn in partnership with Central Queensland University introduces you to the basics of neuroscience in learning. You’ll study our uniquely human brain - looking at the central nervous system, the limbic system and the concept of neuroplasticity – and discover what it means for memory and learning in the brain.

In this Career Management for Early Career Academic Researchers course from The University of Glasgow delivered through FutureLearn you will explore different career options, learn what you want out of a career and understand how to implement good career decisions.

University College London (UCL)'s Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics five-day short course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental aspects of research methods and statistics. It's suitable for those new to quantitative research.

Qualitative Research Methods at Anglia Ruskin University is a CPD course for people wanting to carry out qualitative research in a wide variety of sectors.

UCL's Statistics and Research Methods - an Introduction (Evening Course) evening course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental aspects of research methods and statistics. It's suitable for those new to quantitative research.

UCL's Writing and Publishing Qualitative Research online course will cover how to write a qualitative academic paper.

This online Advanced Topics in Causal Research course from Utrecht University will address two important topics in causal epidemiologic research, namely confounding and effect modification. 

The Analyzing Classroom Interactions programme at the University of Groningen will offer a broad range of methods to capture and analyse classroom interactions. It provides you with the opportunity to learn about different approaches and methods used within the paradigm of educational interactions.

The Research Project Part 4 (Thesis) course is offered at Warnborough College.