Applied research enables evidence-driven decision-making across development, climate, business, and public policy domains. This domain equips learners with practical competencies in field work, survey design, qualitative & quantitative techniques, and mixed-methods integration to support robust program evaluation, impact assessment, and policy formulation.
- One-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Foundations of Applied Research | 1 Week | Online | Research design; ethics; qualitative vs quantitative | Basic research foundations | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov + Academia |
| Introduction to Field Research Techniques | 1 Week | Online | Field planning; sampling; observation methods | Field readiness | Mini Task | ₹2,000 / $25 | Gov + NGOs |
| Basics of Survey Design | 1 Week | Online | Questionnaire design; scaling; sampling fundamentals | Survey design + sampling | Assignment | ₹2,000 / $25 | Multi-sector |
| Introduction to Mixed-Method Research | 1 Week | Online | Qual + Quant integration; triangulation basics | Mixed-method reasoning | Case-based | ₹2,000 / $25 | Dev + Think Tanks |
| Ethical Considerations & Research Protocols | 1 Week | Online | Privacy; consent; participant protection | Human-subject ethics | MCQ | ₹2,000 / $25 | Cross-sector |
- Two-Week Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Applied Field Research & Interviews | 2 Weeks | Online | Field strategy; interviews; focus groups | Qualitative fieldwork | Case Study | ₹3,500 / $40 | NGOs + Academia |
| Applied Survey Methods & Tools | 2 Weeks | Online | Sampling; digital tools; enumerator mgmt | Survey execution | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Gov + Development |
| Mixed-Methods Data Integration | 2 Weeks | Online | Joint analysis; triangulation; frameworks | Integrated analytics | Case-based | ₹3,500 / $40 | Think Tanks |
| Data Quality: Validation & Cleaning | 2 Weeks | Online | Field QC; cleaning; coding | Data hygiene | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Multi-sector |
| Qualitative Data Analysis (Thematic/Coding) | 2 Weeks | Online | Coding systems; grounded theory | Qual analysis | Project | ₹3,500 / $40 | Research + NGOs |
- One-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| End-to-End Applied Field Research | 1 Month | Online | Planning–collection–analysis–reporting | Field research | Capstone | ₹6,000 / $70 | Gov + NGOs |
| Applied Survey Research & Experimentation | 1 Month | Online | Experiment design; sampling; data management | Survey design + stats | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Think Tanks |
| Mixed-Methods Research & Analysis | 1 Month | Online | Mixed-method reasoning; integration; interpretation | Combined methods | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Academia + Dev |
| Research Data Mgmt & Documentation | 1 Month | Online | Archiving; metadata; replication; ICPSR practices | Data stewardship | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | Multi-sector |
| Community-Led Research & Participation | 1 Month | Online | Participatory approaches; power dynamics | Inclusive research | Project | ₹6,000 / $70 | NGOs + Gov |
- Three-Month Certificate Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Advanced Applied Research Design | 3 Months | Online | Methodology selection; sampling; implementation | Research strategy | Capstone + Exam | ₹12,000 / $140 | Academia + Gov |
| Impact Measurement Using Field Surveys | 3 Months | Online | Field-based impact evaluation; survey data; reporting | Impact analytics | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | NGOs + Development |
| Mixed-Methods for Complex Development Programs | 3 Months | Online | Mixed-method workflows; causal frameworks | Combined analytics | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Dev + Think Tanks |
| Participatory Action Research (PAR) | 3 Months | Online | PAR frameworks; co-design; action cycles | Collaborative design | Field Project | ₹12,000 / $140 | NGOs + Gov |
| Qual + Quant Field Research for Public Policy | 3 Months | Online | Program design; evaluation; dissemination | Policy field skills | Capstone | ₹12,000 / $140 | Gov + Research |
- Six-Month Diploma Courses
| Course Title | Duration | Mode | Key Learning Outcomes | Skills Gained | Assessment Type | Suggested Fee (INR/USD) | Industry Relevance |
| Diploma in Applied Research Methods (Qual + Quant + Mixed) | 6 Months | Online | End-to-end research; advanced mixed-methods; field execution | Comprehensive research | Dissertation + Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + Academia |
| Diploma in Applied Survey & Field Research | 6 Months | Online | Experimental + survey methods; field teams; QC; reporting | Survey + field mastery | Field Thesis | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + NGOs |
| Diploma in Mixed-Methods & Evaluation Science | 6 Months | Online | Triangulation; integration; attribution | Mixed-method evaluation | Capstone | ₹25,000 / $300 | Think Tanks + Dev |
| Diploma in Participatory Research & Community Engagement | 6 Months | Online | Community-based research; partnership models | PAR + facilitation | Written + Field Project | ₹25,000 / $300 | NGOs + Social Sector |
| Diploma in Applied Research for Public Policy & Development Programming | 6 Months | Online | Applied analysis; MEL; reporting; dissemination | Policy implementation | Dissertation | ₹25,000 / $300 | Gov + Development |
Common Features Across All Courses
- Self-paced modules
- Ideal for: graduates, policymakers, researchers, planners, professionals, NGOs, and development practitioners
- Access to field & survey design tools (ODK/Kobo)
- Practical exercises + case libraries
- Mixed qualitative + quantitative learning
- Capstone projects for advanced levels
- STRATI certification pathway