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Essential Skills for Government Social Researchers and Research Management
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Develop skills in utilising social research within government, with a focus on the role of research in government, research planning, conducting and research management
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Learn how to work effectively with policy
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Explore how to do appropriate research to meet the information needs
Overview
Off the shelf (OTS)
Designed by the former Chief Government Social Researcher, Sue Duncan, this course builds on early experience (ideally 3 to 18 months in post) to develop skills in utilising social research within government. It covers the role of research in government, commissioning and managing research and managing relationships with customers, other stakeholders and research contactors.
(NB: This is not a research methodology course).
Delivery method
Virtual
Course duration
13 hours
Competency level
Foundation
Delivery method
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Virtual
Course duration
13 hours
Competency level
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Foundation
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