Research and Professional Training for Organisations
Manchester Online Research Academy provides practical, research-led training for organisations that need stronger research, evidence, evaluation and governance capabilities.
We work with private companies, public-sector organisations, NGOs, charities and research-focused institutions. Training can be delivered online and adapted to your organisation’s sector, objectives and level of experience.
Training Areas
Research Methods and Research Design
Practical training in research design, qualitative and quantitative methods, selecting appropriate research methods, developing research questions, and planning effective research projects.
Literature Reviews and Evidence Synthesis
Training in planning and conducting literature reviews, identifying reliable sources, evaluating existing research, organising evidence, and developing a clear synthesis of the literature.
Data Collection and Analysis
Practical training in collecting, organising and analysing research data, including interviews, questionnaires, surveys and documentary sources, with attention to choosing methods appropriate to the research question.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Training in using research evidence to support organisational decisions, assess policy and practice, evaluate different options, and communicate findings clearly to decision-makers.
Governance and Anti-Corruption
Training on governance, integrity and anti-corruption, including institutional frameworks, corruption risks, accountability, transparency and the practical challenges organisations face when implementing governance and anti-corruption policies
Academic and Professional Research Writing
Practical training in structuring research reports, academic papers and professional research documents, developing clear arguments, presenting evidence effectively, and communicating research findings to academic and non-academic audiences.
Training Designed Around Your Organisation
MORA training is not limited to standard course material. Programmes can be adapted to your organisation’s sector, existing knowledge and specific research, evidence or governance challenges.
Training can be delivered as focused workshops, half-day or full-day sessions, or as a structured programme delivered over several weeks.
Who We Work With
Our training is designed for private companies, public-sector organisations, NGOs, charities, research organisations and professional teams that want to strengthen their research, evidence and decision-making capabilities.
Programmes can be developed for research and policy teams, managers, monitoring and evaluation staff, governance and compliance professionals, and other teams whose work depends on reliable evidence.
Request Organisational Training
Every organisation has different training needs. We can discuss your objectives, the people you want to train and the outcomes you want to achieve before recommending an appropriate programme.
To discuss training for your organisation, contact Khalid Saleem, Founder & Research Lead, Manchester Online Research Academy (MORA).
Email: training@manchesteronlineresearchacademy.com
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