The Research + Evaluation Essentials Certification equips you with the fundamental skills to design and conduct research and evaluation. You’ll learn how to create logic models, and how to use them to guide your data collection strategies throughout a mixed methods research and evaluation (R+E) cycle. We’ll also zoom in on quantitative data collection in Excel and surveying platforms. Finally, we’ll explore the ethical considerations involved in collecting and reporting data, including when working with diverse populations.
Learn the essential skills you need to be impactful at your job:
- Designing + Monitoring Programs for Success
- Evaluating Program Impact
- Collecting + Analyzing Quantitative Data
- Data Ethics + Culturally Responsive Evaluation
This certification’s research-backed approach to learning includes the components you need to ensure you can retain and apply what you learn to your work.
Pre-recorded Content
So you can learn where you want, when you want.
Office Hours
Weekly live support sessions to help you troubleshoot challenges.
Skill Sprints
Monthly live micro-learning opportunities.
Q+A Board
Anytime help from your instructors and peers.
Networking
Discussion board + annual gatherings at the AEA conference.
Discounted Workshops
Certifications provide over 10% off the regular workshop price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the certification take to complete?
Workshop content is every Sunday for four weeks. You can expect to dedicate 5-10 hours per week learning the content.
What are the dates?
February 2nd through February 28th.
Are the lessons recorded or live?
All lessons are pre-recorded. If you’d like live support, you will have access to weekly office hours sessions each Friday from 3-4pm EST.
What if I’m only interested in some of the topics?
You’re most welcome to design your own learning journey. Check out our other certifications and workshops to craft something that works for you.
