An Introduction to Planning a Research and Evaluation Project

Overview

Undertaking research and evaluation is an increasingly important part of all professional roles, particularly in the youth sector. This course will equip you with the skills to be able to plan andconduct a research or evaluation project.

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Plan and deliver a research or evaluation project;
  • Understand different approaches to research and research tools;
  • Name the strengths and weaknesses of a range of research tools;
  • Undertake data collection and analysis; and
  • Disseminate the impact of your youth provision.

Qualifications and Credit Framework Level

This course is a QCF Level 2 Award.

Hours of learning

There are 30 hours of learning across 10 modules.

Accreditation options

Level 2 accreditation for this course is in development, please enquire for further details.

National Occupational Standards

This course will help you to evidence the following national occupational standards for youth work:

  • YW24 Monitor and evaluate the impact of youth work strategy and delivery.

Cost

£110 per learner per module or £1000 for the whole course.

Module details

  • Module 1 - Introduction to developing a research or evaluation project
  • Module 2 -  Introduction to different types of methods (qual, quant, mixed)
  • Module 3 - Introduction to different types of data collection tools
  • Module 4 - Introduction to recruitment and sampling
  • Module 5 - Introduction to research and evaluation ethics
  • Module 6 - Introduction to analysing data
  • Module 7 - Introduction to writing up research studies and evaluations
  • Module 8 - Introduction to communicating and disseminating your research and evaluation
  • Module 9 - Managing your research project
  • Module 10 - Evidencing the impact of youth provision using research and evaluation methods.

Module dates

2024

Module 1: 6 December 2024 at 9:30am – 11:30am

Module 2: 6 December 2024 at 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Module 3: 6 December 2024 at 3pm-5pm

2025

Module 4: 8 January 2025 at 9:30am-11:30am

Module 5: 8 January 2025 at 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Module 6: 8 January 2025 at 3pm-5pm

Module 7: 7 February 2025 at 9:30am-11:30am

Module 8: 7 February 2025 at 12:30pm-2:30pm

Module 9: 7 February 2025 at 3pm-5pm

Module 10: 12 February 2025 at 9:30am- 11:30am

How to sign up

To register your interest in this course, or to discuss the course content further, please get in touch with us at training@ymcageorgewilliams.uk.