Course Detail:

The Advanced Course on Research Methodology (ACRM) stands as one of the earliest offerings among the short courses provided by the esteemed Institute of Education and Research (IER) at the University of Dhaka. Since its inception in 2015, the ACRM has been conducted with a track record of success, consistently meeting the satisfaction of its participants. Our ACRM course is meticulously crafted to foster the development and refinement of research skills among present and future professionals across a wide array of disciplines. Guided by comprehensive course content, participants are led through every stage of the research process, from formulating compelling research inquiries to the meticulous crafting and presentation of research proposals. Furthermore, participants have the invaluable opportunity to engage in hands-on experiences facilitated by a diverse team of expert resources, drawn from both domestic and international backgrounds. Join ACRM and advance your research expertise with IER’s proven and dynamic program.

Objectives of the Course:
The course aims at
● developing research skills of professionals from diverse fields including educationists, policymakers, development workers and early career researchers who would like to improve their capacity in the field of research.
● giving participants an excellent opportunity to enhance their learning experience by sharing their ideas with renowned researchers’ expertise relating to quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method research including critical appraisal techniques.
● sharing knowledge and skills of linking methodological and theoretical understanding with practical experience of research design and process of analysis.

Course Evaluation Procedure:
● The course will be evaluated by the participants at the end of the course.
● Resource persons/session facilitators will be evaluated by both the participants and the coordination team. The basis of this evaluation will be the content relevancy and competency of the resource person. Throughout the course, participants can give suggestions and comments to address any issue related to the course.
● The participants will be evaluated through Pre and Post Tests. Besides, informal ongoing assessment by the coordination team will aim to help the participants better understand the course.

Investment for the Course:
● BDT 16500/- for professionals
● BDT 8500/- for the current regular program students of the University of Dhaka

“This course covered a wide range of topics in detail. Research designs, methodology, types, paradigms, data collection methods, and statistical analysis techniques are now quite familiar to me. The facilitators were very collaborative with us. Hands-on experiences and practice sessions after every class were very conducive to us. I found this 'Advanced course on research methodology' to be well-structured, engaging and highly effective for my upcoming career and publication-based activities. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their research skills and gain a deeper understanding of the research process.”--- Nawrin Sultana, lecturer, Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology-ADUST (Alumni, ACRM, 24th Batch)

“The course provided a solid foundation in research methodology, but some topics felt repetitive for advanced students. While the theoretical basis was valuable, incorporating real-life examples and practical exercises in every classes would have enhanced engagement.” ---Syeda Humaira Akhter, NGO Professional (Alumni, ACRM, 24th Batch)


	Institute of Education and Research
	UNIVERSITY OF DHAKA
	Online Registration Portal for the Advanced Course on Research Methodology (ACRM)
	(Batch 26)