SRA Training Courses

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Ripple Effect Mapping - In Person

Jul 14 2026 10:00AM to Jul 14 2026 4:00PM

Spaces: Fully Booked

Reveal impact, inspire action: Transform evaluation with participatory Ripple Effect Mapping skills. A participatory approach to capture the true impact of your projects and programmes. (Intermediate Course). * Price: £230 for SRA members, £300 for non-members. *

Introduction to Participatory Action Research

Jul 21 2026 10:00AM to Jul 21 2026 4:00PM

Spaces: 5

This live online course explores a valuable qualitative research method combining participatory research and action research. (Foundation Course). * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software *

AI-assisted qualitative data analysis

Jul 30 2026 9:30AM to Jul 30 2026 4:45PM

Spaces: Fully Booked

This live online course explores the principles, practices and ethics of using AI when analysing qualitative data. (Foundation Level) * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software *

Qualitative Data Analysis

Aug 26 2026 10:00AM to Aug 26 2026 4:00PM

Spaces: Fully Booked

This live online course explores thematic and interpretative analysis along with approaches, reporting and more. (Advanced Course) * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software *

Impact evaluation (Advanced) - In Person

Sep 7 2026 9:30AM to Sep 7 2026 4:45PM

Spaces: 8

This course explores understanding options and choices across the fields of experimental and non-experimental evaluation methods. (Advanced Level). Price: £230 for SRA members, £300 for non-members.

Using AI Responsibly in Social Research

Sep 7 2026 9:30AM to Sep 8 2026 1:00PM

Spaces: 5

This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, structured frameworks and toolkits necessary to critically assess and manage the use of AI in social research. Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. This course runs over two mornings and uses Zoom software. (Foundation level)

Focus Group Design and Moderation

Sep 9 2026 10:00AM to Sep 10 2026 4:00PM

Spaces: 10

This two-day live online course provides participants with an in depth understanding of focus groups. (Foundation Level) * Price: £380 for SRA members, £490 for non-members. It runs over two full days and uses Zoom software *

An Introduction to Behavioural Science

Sep 10 2026 9:30AM to Sep 10 2026 4:30PM

Spaces: 13

Master basic behavioural science concepts, methodologies, and practical applications. (Foundation Level) * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Teams software *

Introduction to deliberative methods

Sep 10 2026 10:00AM to Sep 11 2026 1:00PM

Spaces: 14

This live online course will provide a foundation in deliberative methods. (Foundation Level) * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs over two mornings and uses Zoom software *

Creative methods in qualitative data collection

Sep 10 2026 1:00PM to Sep 11 2026 4:30PM

Spaces: 9

This live online course explores creative methods in data collection. ( Foundation Level) * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs over two afternoons and uses Zoom software *

Introduction to Sampling for Social Surveys

Sep 18 2026 9:30AM to Sep 18 2026 4:30PM

Spaces: 14

This live online course provides an overview of sampling techniques frequently used in survey designs. (Foundation level) * Price: £190 for SRA members and £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software *

Consultancy Skills for Social Researchers

Sep 21 2026 9:30AM to Sep 21 2026 4:30PM

Spaces: 15

This live online course will enhance the reach of your research skills. * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software *

Questionnaire design

Sep 22 2026 9:30AM to Sep 23 2026 3:30PM

Spaces: 10

This live online course explores the art of writing effective survey questions and combining them into a meaningful questionnaire. (Foundation Level) * Price: £380 for SRA members, £490 for non-members. It runs over two days and uses Zoom software *

Introduction to equity-based trauma informed research

Sep 23 2026 9:30AM to Sep 23 2026 4:00PM

Spaces: 6

Previously called 'How to Design Trauma-Informed and Inclusive Research'. (Foundation Level) * Price per day: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. This course uses Zoom software *

Understanding statistical concepts & essential tests

Sep 24 2026 9:30AM to Sep 24 2026 5:00PM

Spaces: 13

This live online course will provide a foundation in statistical concepts and essential analyses. (Foundation Level) * Price: £190 for SRA members, £245 for non-members. It runs in one day and uses Zoom software *