SRA Training

The SRA provides a comprehensive programme of training to support the professional development of social researchers. A wide range of Introductory courses are available which are intended for those who are new to the profession or to the topic or approach covered by the course. A grant from the ESRC’s Researcher Development Initiative (RDI) has enabled us to develop a range of Advanced expert development workshops that are aimed at mid-career or senior researchers who want to stay at the cutting edge of developments in their profession or develop expertise in new areas of social research. In addition we are also offering a number of Master Classes that will offer senior researchers and research managers the opportunity to critically debate and discuss topical issues of relevance to social research and share knowledge and expertise. 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 such as Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh etc. SRA Scotland also run a number of training courses in their region and full details are available on the SRA Scotland page. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2009 Spring and Summer courses are now booking. Course: Introduction to Evaluation Level: Introductory Length: 1 Day Cost: £190 (non members) £130 (members) Location: London Date: 23rd June 2009 Course: Survey Research & Data Privacy Level: Advanced Length: 1/2 Day Cost: £140 (non members) £80 (members) Location: London Date: July 7th 2009 Course: Making an impact: getting research into policy and practice Level: Advanced Length: 1 Day Cost: £190 (non members) £130 (members) Location: London Date: July 8th 2009 Course: Introduction to Research Commissioning Level: Introductory Length: 1 Day Cost: £190 (non members) £130 (members) Location: London Date: 16th July 2009 To obtain further details of any SRA course please contact SRA training administrator Maki Deguchi by e-mail MakiD@the-sra.org.uk or by phone on 0207 388 2416. To book a place on any of the courses please complete booking form and return to admin@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; Mark Roche; SRA Training Development Manager to discuss your needs. E-mail: MarkR@the-sra.org.uk or phone 07900 676 078. Topics covered include: Better report writing Community-based research Maximising research impact Planning a research project Survey design … . And many more