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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Future Learn's Research Methods course allows students to hone their research skills for academic study and professional work. Through this course, learners can dive into the real-world applications of research techniques and methods with various research case studies.

In the Research Methods online course, students will learn to use data for making recommendations and assess various research approaches. Research techniques like interviewing, coding, statistical analysis, and others will also be covered and practised in this course. In this manner, students will acquire the skills needed to work in doctoral research or enhance their business careers.

Furthermore, the Research Methods certification course by FutureLearn will help students in applying ethics to their research projects and create a solid research plan. Interested candidates can advance their skills in critical thinking, research techniques, ethical governance, and problem analysis with this comprehensive 13-week programme and earn a certificate upon successful completion.

The Highlights

Online learning
Professional credential
Project-based assessments
10 hours per week
Course completion certificate
Digital badge
Postgraduate-level course
13-weeks programme

Programme Offerings

Online Course
Course completion certificate
Digital badge
13-week course
Microcredential
Project-based assessments
Postgraduate-level course

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

The cost of accessing the Research Methods course, and earning the certificate is 78,774 INR.
FutureLearn accepts payments made via PayPal, cards (Mastercard, Visa, and American Express), or their online payment system.

Research Methods fee structure

Course Name	Fee in INR
Research Methods	78,774 INR

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

Moreover, you will be working on a portfolio of research approaches, topics, and questions over the course duration. Based on your studies, you will have to write a research proposal, which will be assessed to provide you with the accredited credentials from FutureLearn.

What you will learn

Research skills

Upon successful completion of all the weekly modules in the Research Methods online course, you will have a firm grasp on the following:

Study various research techniques
Learn statistical analysis and problem analysis
Define a researchable problem
Creation and communication of a research plan
Applying ethics to a research project

Who it is for

Research Associate

The Research Methods microcredential has been designed for any individual who is currently or planning to conduct professional research in an academic context or a workplace.

Admission Details

Step 1. Visit the course page.

Step 2. To join the Research Methods online course, you need to create an account by filling in your credentials.

Step3. After this, you have to click on the 'Join now' button present at the top of the page. You will land on the registration page.

Step 4. On successful registration, you can pay the fee and begin the course.

Application Details

To sign up for the Research Methods course, you need to register with Future Learn with an account. After registration, log in with your email-id and fill in your details such as email, name and other contact information as needed.

The Syllabus

Week 1: What is research and what is evidence?

Let's get started
Why does research matter?
What is evidence?

Week 2: Evidence-based decisions and research paradigms

Evidence-based practice
Demystifying research approaches
Research approaches in practice
Weekly wrap

Week 3: Assessment task 1

Getting started with assessments
You've got this!
Your first task: the overview

Week 4: What is qualitative research and how does it help us?

Let’s get started on qualitative research
When is qualitative research the way to go?
Introducing common approaches to qualitative research.
Weekly wrap

Week 5: Conducting Qualitative Research

How do qualitative researchers collect their data?
Capturing stories with the interview
Planning your qualitative research project

Week 6: Designing a study

Let's look at why numbers matter
Building a picture of your problem
Applications of quantitative research
Study design

Week 7: Statistics

Introduction to statistics
Averages, proportion and distribution
Cause, effect and correlation
Your study design

Week 8: Ethical principles in research

Let's look at ethics
Our inherent differences necessitate agreed protocols
Does the end justify the means?
Weekly wrap

Week 9: Ethics approval and beyond

Research involving people or animals
Ethics beyond humans and animals
Preparing for your ethics application

Week 10: Identifying your research question

Your research proposal
Your research question
Your literature review
Your research approach

Week 11: Assessment task 2

Your second task: the literature review and research plan

Week 12: Your research method

Your research method
Assessing the impact of your research
Presenting your proposal

Week 13: Assessment Task 3

Communicating effectively to the right audience
Communication skills
Academic integrity
The program wrap up

Instructors

Deakin University, Melbourne Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Is the course available at the undergraduate level?

No, Research Methods is a postgraduate-level course.

2: Is there any eligibility criteria for this microcredential?

This microcredential has no prerequisite requirement.

3: How much time will I take to complete this course?

The Research Methods course can be completed successfully in 13 weeks.

4: Is Research Methods an offline course?

No, this is a 100% online course led by a dedicated group of expert instructors.

5: What will I receive upon completion of this course?

Upon successful completion of the Research Methods course, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge from Griffith University and Deakin University.