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Introduction to Research Methodology

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R17,264.35 (excl. VAT)

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26 February, 2026

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What is this course about?

In today’s dynamic business landscape, research is the cornerstone of informed decision-making, innovation, and competitiveness. It’s the compass guiding organizations through uncertainty and towards long-term success.

Our Introduction to Research Methodology course has been designed to equip you with the essential skills to excel as a researcher in both academic and professional domains. Whether you’re diving into post-graduate research or seeking to elevate your professional research practices, this course is your gateway to making meaningful contributions to the knowledge base and build your credibility in your field.

Through this course, you will build the skills needed to confidently undertake research projects, critically evaluate existing research, and contribute to advancing knowledge in your field of interest. Get ready to embark on an exciting exploration, analysis, and discovery journey as we unlock the world of research methodology together!

How will you learn?

This course consists of 7 modules. The following topics will be covered:

  • Module 1: The upskilled, empowered and informed researcher
  • Module 2: The Research topic, literature review, intellectual property and ethics
  • Module 3: Conceptualising research – The research problem and research approaches
  • Module 4: Quantitative and qualitative research designs
  • Module 5: Data sources, data collection and sampling
  • Module 6: A & 6B: Processing, analysing and interpreting data
  • Module 7: The final research report

What will you achieve?

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe and discuss research methodology, roles and relationships and skills required for high-quality research.
  • Discuss the research topic, literature review, intellectual property, intellectual honesty, plagiarism, and research ethics.
  • Identify and formulate a research problem and choose the best research approach to address your research problem.
  • Explore quantitative and qualitative research designs.
  • Explore data sources, data collection methods, and instruments, and pilot these instruments.
  • Assess research quality and the different aspects of qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Identify different types of research reports and know how to structure a report and plan your research.

How will you learn?

This course consists of 7 modules. The following topics will be covered:

  • Module 1: The upskilled, empowered and informed researcher
  • Module 2: The Research topic, literature review, intellectual property and ethics
  • Module 3: Conceptualising research – The research problem and research approaches
  • Module 4: Quantitative and qualitative research designs
  • Module 5: Data sources, data collection and sampling
  • Module 6: A & 6B: Processing, analysing and interpreting data
  • Module 7: The final research report

What will you achieve?

On successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe and discuss research methodology, roles and relationships and skills required for high-quality research.
  • Discuss the research topic, literature review, intellectual property, intellectual honesty, plagiarism, and research ethics.
  • Identify and formulate a research problem and choose the best research approach to address your research problem.
  • Explore quantitative and qualitative research designs.
  • Explore data sources, data collection methods, and instruments, and pilot these instruments.
  • Assess research quality and the different aspects of qualitative and quantitative research.
  • Identify different types of research reports and know how to structure a report and plan your research.

Course summary

Duration:

9 Weeks

Certification:

Wits University Certificate of Competence

Language

English

Course Lecturer

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Ms. Odette Ramsingh

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Ms. Odette Ramsingh

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