SRA Training

The SRA provides a comprehensive programme of training to support the professional development of social researchers covering. Foundation courses Advanced Courses In-House tailor made training SRA training and professional development activities are of interest and relevance to social researchers no matter what sector or setting they are working in. Typically courses attract participants from: central and local government; government agencies; universities, colleges and research institutes; private sector research companies; voluntary organisations; and also independent researchers and consultants. This cross-sectoral approach offers the added benefit of learning from others' experiences. As part of our commitment to regional members we run several of our courses at various locations around the country, SRA Scotland also run a number of training courses in their region and full details are available on the SRA Scotland page. SRA Training Courses 2012 Winter/Spring courses are now booking. For the training course programme for 2011 click here (pdf 210k) Foundation Courses Course: Consultancy Skills for Social Researchers Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 28th February 2012 Course: Qualitative Data Collection: Focus Groups Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 7th March 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Cognitive Interviewing for Testing Survey Questions Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 8th March 2012 Course: Qualitative Data Analysis ONLY 6 PLACES REMAINING Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 14th March 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Qualitative Data Collection: Designing a Study Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 21st March 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Qualitative Data Collection: Interviewing Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 22nd March 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Introduction to Research Project Management CHANGE OF DATE Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 23rd March 2012 Course: Qualitative Data Analysis Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 18th April 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Qualitative Data Collection: Focus Groups Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 25th April 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Quantitative Data Collection: Questionnaire Design and Testing Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 1st May 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Quantitative Data Collection: Survey Implementation Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 2nd May 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Quantitative Data Collection: Sampling and Introduction to Weighting Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 3rd May 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Course: Using Grounded Theory Research Method Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 17th May 2012 Course: Quantitative Data Analysis Level: Foundation Length: 1 Day Cost: £250 for non members and £195 for members. Location: London Date: 22nd May 2012 The Social Research Association has developed this suite of qualitative and quantitative research workshops in line with the GSR Professional Skills curriculum at Foundation level. Advanced Courses None scheduled at present For all training course enquiries please email Lindsay Adams. To book a place on any of the courses please complete our booking form and return to trainingandevents@the-sra.org.uk In-house Training Do you have a group of social researchers in your organisation who all need training in a particular area? If so you may find that a commissioned in-house course is better suited to your needs. The SRA can organise short training courses in a wide range of subject areas, tailored to your specification at competitive prices. Contact admin@the-sra.org.uk for further information. Topics covered include: Better report writing Community-based research Maximising research impact Planning a research project Survey design … . And many more