End of Year Special Promotion for Qualitative Research Training Opportunities at FATE!

Are you passionate about or interested in research? Are you a recent graduate, academic, or professional looking to boost your skills in qualitative research? FATE has an amazing End of Year 2024 Special Promotion just for you! We are excited to invite you to our comprehensive series of training sessions designed to equip you with the essential skills for successful qualitative research.

1. About FATE

FATE Consulting Ltd. (FATE) is a consulting firm based in Kigali, Rwanda, specializing in inclusive and sustainable development research, resources as well as projects/programs design, implementation and monitoring, evaluation, and learning. We understand that qualitative research is a critical component of numerous academic, professional, and social fields and we are committed to help you acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the realm of qualitative research and data analysis. For more information about FATE visit our website at www.fateconsulting.com.

2. About the End of Year Special Promotion

We are thrilled to offer our End of Year Special Promotion for the Qualitative Research Training Program, showcasing 7 comprehensive sessions over 2 months. The full package has been significantly reduced from 700,000 RWF to only 245,000 RWF for everyone, and from 595,000 RWF to 175,000 RWF for students. If you're interested in just one session, the price has dropped from 100,000 RWF to 35,000 RWF and to 25,000 RWF for students.

This is an incredible opportunity to sharpen your skills through sessions covering topics such as Qualitative Research Design I & II, Qualitative Research Planning and Data Management, Data Collection Methods I & II, and Qualitative Data Analysis and Reporting I & II.

Note that, seats are limited, so don’t miss this chance to enhance your qualitative research expertise at an exceptional price!

3. Certification and Opportunities

Upon successfully completing all 7 training sessions, you will receive a Certificate of Qualitative Research. Participants who complete one or two sessions will receive a Certificate of Participation, both of which will enhance your career and research credentials.

As a next step in our Training Program, you will be added to our field data collectors' database, providing you with opportunities to participate in our ongoing implementation research projects, particularly in paid data collection. This will allow you to gain valuable hands-on experience and apply your newly acquired skills.

4. Training Sessions Schedule and Delivery

We offer both weekday and weekend sessions to accommodate your busy schedule. Please refer to the table below for the Training Sessions Schedule to book your preferred slot. Each session includes breaks for refreshments and lunch.

November to December 2024 Training Sessions Calendar

The training sessions will be delivered in a dynamic workshop format, utilizing various methods to actively engage and provide you essential knowledge for qualitative research. Adult learning principles will be central, with hands-on practices, large and small group discussions, case studies, and real-world applications ensuring active participation in the learning process.

5. Dive Deep into What You Will Get in the Training Sessions

Qualitative Research Design I and II: These sessions are designed to equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills for developing robust qualitative research designs. In Qualitative Research Design I, you will gain an understanding of key concepts such as research issues, problem formulation, crafting research questions, and exploring theoretical frameworks for your research. By the end of this session, you will be empowered to design high-quality qualitative research projects and make informed decisions about research design and ethical considerations. Building upon this foundational knowledge, Qualitative Research Design II explores commonly used qualitative sampling techniques, how to develop data collection questions and other field tools. It will provide an overview of data collection methods, the data management process, data analysis, and interpretation techniques to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of research findings.

By participating in these sessions, you will develop the confidence and skills necessary to undertake complex qualitative research projects that contribute significantly to academic or professional endeavors. These training sessions collectively empower you to engage confidently and proficiently in qualitative research, from conception to execution, enriching your research capabilities and impact.

Qualitative Research Planning and Data Management: This session is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively plan the execution of your qualitative research project by creating a strategic roadmap for gaining profound insights and managing qualitative data throughout the research process. You will learn how to develop tools such as research project planning tool, interview guides, and data organization spreadsheets needed to plan and execute qualitative research effectively. Additionally, you will gain skills on how to organize, store, clean, and ensure the quality of data in a systematic and efficient manner. These tools facilitate clear planning, systematic data collection, and efficient data management, leading to more streamlined analysis and interpretation. Moreover, the training will cover best practices for naming interactions and transcription techniques, which are crucial for effective coding and analysis.

Upon completion of this session, you will be prepared to confidently plan the implementation of qualitative research studies and projects that generate rich and meaningful findings, supported by well-organized and managed qualitative data.

Qualitative Research Methods I and II: these training sessions are designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge in conducting effective qualitative data collection. So, what can you expect to learn in Qualitative Research Methods I session? This session will cover topics like introduction to qualitative research and various data collection techniques used in qualitative research. At the close of this session, you will have practical skills and confidence to conduct rigorous qualitative interactions.

Moreover, in the Qualitative Research Methods II: you will not only learn how to conduct qualitative interactions using facilitations skills but also get to know which ethics to consider while collecting data. Upon completion of this session, you will have developed the practical ability to engage with subjects more deeply and meaningfully, allowing for richer data collection and more nuanced insights. In addition, for both sessions, you will enhance your facilitation skills enabling you to handle sensitive topics and diverse subject groups with greater empathy and effectiveness, leading to higher quality qualitative data and enabling an insightful analysis.

Qualitative Data Analysis and Reporting I and II: These sessions are designed to provide you with skills and knowledge for effectively organizing, coding, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative data, and generate an insightful report. By the end of the Qualitative Data Analysis and Reporting I: Thematic Analysis session, you will have acquired comprehensive skills for identifying themes and patterns within qualitative data and essential skills for distilling complex information into meaningful insights. This session will guide you through the processes of coding, categorizing, and synthesizing data to form coherent themes.

Additionally, you will gain expertise in effectively communicating findings, learning how to craft reports that are both insightful and accessible to the intended audience. Furthermore, by the end of Qualitative Data Analysis and Reporting II: Using MAXQDA Software session: You will gain hands-on experience in using MAXQDA to organize, code, and analyze qualitative data efficiently which will enhance your analytical skills.

6. Registration and Payment Methods

Are you interested? Register now by applying for Day or Weekend sessions through this link: https://forms.gle/iTynmAhKECCccbPY6. Use the following payment options to pay the training fee and upload your proof of payment to confirm your attendance in the training sessions:

• Bank Account: 00040-06951893-39/ Bank of Kigali registered under the name of FATE CONSULTING LTD.
• Momo Pay: 0005120 (MTN Code) registered under the name of FATE CONSULTING LTD.

Secure Your Spot Today and End the Year on a High Note with FATE’s Training Programs.

For further information and clarification contact us via (+250)-786-268-058, or via E-mail: info@fateconsulting.com.

Kigali, 21^st October 2024