Professional development

Training built for practical application.

SCCG is developing professional training offerings focused on evidence-based skills that support stronger research, analysis, planning, and project decisions.

These are proposed course areas. Use the enquiry action to register interest or discuss a course need; it is not a confirmed enrollment.

Proposed course areas

Data Collection & Field Research

Practical foundations for planning and managing reliable field research.

Intended learners

Field researchers, supervisors, and professionals supporting evidence collection.

Expected learning outcomes

Questionnaire design
KoboToolbox and ODK
Field supervision
Data quality assurance
Research ethics

Research Methods & Report Writing

Methods for structuring sound research and communicating findings clearly.

Intended learners

Professionals preparing research, studies, reports, and decision materials.

Expected learning outcomes

Research design
Sampling and research methods
Qualitative and quantitative research
Report writing and presentation of findings

Data Analysis & Visualization

Applied approaches to organizing, interpreting, and presenting data for decisions.

Intended learners

Professionals working with operational, research, or program data.

Expected learning outcomes

Excel-based analysis
Data cleaning and organization
Descriptive statistics
Data visualization
Interpretation and reporting

Project Planning & Development

Practical methods for moving a project from idea to a structured opportunity.

Intended learners

Professionals involved in project design, planning, development, and investment analysis.

Expected learning outcomes

Project design
Feasibility studies and business plans
Project budgeting
Monitoring and evaluation
Investment analysis