Research Training Courses

PhD Research Training Courses

Build the Skills to Succeed at Doctoral Level

At Doctoral College UK, we provide structured research training to support every stage of your PhD journey. Our focused, flexible courses are designed to develop the critical skills needed for successful doctoral research, publication, and progression.

(i) Advanced Research Methods and Design

Master the art of research planning

Explore qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method approaches with a strong focus on real-world
research application.

You will learn to:

Design robust research frameworks
Justify your methodology choices
Prepare for high-quality data collection

(ii) Academic Writing and Thesis Development

Write with clarity, structure, and academic rigour
Develop the skills to write a doctoral thesis, craft compelling arguments, and engage critically with literature.

You will gain:

Confidence in academic writing
Techniques for structuring your thesis
Support in developing publishable research

(iii) Ethics, Integrity and Research Governance

Conduct ethical research with integrity
Understand the ethical responsibilities of researchers and how to navigate approvals and governance processes.

Key outcomes:

Awareness of ethical standards and compliance
Preparation for ethics applications
Commitment to responsible research

(iv) Data Analysis and Interpretation

Turn data into meaningful insight
Learn to analyse qualitative and quantitative data using tools like NVivo, SPSS, and Excel.

Course benefits:

Practical data analysis skills
Ability to interpret and present findings
Preparation for robust thesis results

(v) Presenting and Publishing Research

Share your research with the world
Develop the confidence to present at conferences and publish in peer reviewed journals.

What you will achieve:

Strategies for academic publishing
Skills for clear and impactful presentations
Enhanced visibility and research impac

All courses are delivered online with interactive support from experienced researchers and supervisors.

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