This online course is run by the Researcher Academy

The Researcher Academy courses are very popular and the majority are run in both semesters to give you the opportunity to attend at a time of the year that suits you. 

Target Audience: PGRs/ECRs

Description: This accessible and interactive session is designed for anyone beginning their journey into qualitative research or looking for a practical refresher.

In a supportive and interactive environment, participants will explore the core principles that underpin high-quality qualitative work, with space to ask questions, build confidence, and apply key ideas to their own areas of interest.

What you’ll be able to do after the session:
- Understand what qualitative research is and when to use it. 
- Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Recognise how qualitative methods generate rich insights.
- Identify what high-quality qualitative research looks like.
- Consider key factors when planning qualitative analysis.

Who this is for: This session is ideal for learners who are new to qualitative research, are planning to use qualitative methods for the first time or would benefit from a refresher on the fundamentals.

Course Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly atra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.

Access to MS Teams
Attend session at the specified date and time
Use the MS Teams chat box function
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course

Booking Conditions 

Our webinars/ online courses are very popular, especially in the current period and we are experiencing large volumes of people on our waiting lists.  

Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

Please note, attendances for courses will be recorded. There are no training points associated with courses run by the Researcher Academy.