Research Methodology for Policy Development
This advanced course trains policy analysts to bridge the gap between academic research and actionable public policy in the addiction sector. Participants will learn to synthesize large datasets to drive evidence-based improvements in local and national drug strategies.
£550
Certified Policy Research Expert
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Research Methodology for Policy Development: the short answers
- What is Research Methodology for Policy Development?
- This advanced course trains policy analysts to bridge the gap between academic research and actionable public policy in the addiction sector. Participants will learn to synthesize large datasets to drive evidence-based improvements in local and national drug strategies.
- Who is Research Methodology for Policy Development for?
- It is pitched at Advanced level for Policy Analysts working in drugs and alcohol, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Research Methodology for Policy Development take?
- Around 24 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Policy Research Expert, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £550 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Synthesize clinical data for policy application
- Evaluate the quality of longitudinal drug research
- Translate research findings for political stakeholders
- Design impact assessments for proposed policies
- Mitigate bias in public health data reporting
Written by Prof. Elena Rossi, Public Policy Scholar. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Policy Research Expert, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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