Research Skills
- Research methodology
- Literature review
- Proposal writing
- Academic writing
- Referencing and citation tools
- Systematic review methods
Somali Institute for Data, Research and Innovation
Training & Capacity Building
Practical learning experiences that strengthen institutional and individual capability.
Learning Tracks
Build practical capability, one skill at a time.
Courses can be delivered as open enrolment, tailored institutional training, workshops, or blended learning.
Data Skills
- Excel for data analysis
- SPSS
- Python for research
- R for research
- Power BI
- SQL and databases
- Data visualization
Digital Data Collection
- KoBo Toolbox
- Open Data Kit
- Google Forms
- Survey design
- Mobile data collection
- Data quality control
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Logical framework development
- Indicator design
- Baseline and endline surveys
- Evaluation methods
- Results-based reporting
- Impact assessment
Innovation and Technology
- AI for development
- IoT prototyping
- Digital transformation
- Dashboard development
- Data-driven decision-making
Featured Courses
Clear outcomes and applied learning.
Applied Research Methods
For: Researchers, students, and programme staff
Delivery: In person or live online
Learning objectives
- Design answerable research questions
- Select suitable quantitative and qualitative methods
- Develop a coherent research plan
Course modules
Participants who meet course requirements receive a SIDRI certificate of completion.
Register InterestPower BI for Development Data
For: Analysts, M&E teams, and managers
Delivery: Computer lab or live online
Learning objectives
- Prepare and model data
- Build clear interactive dashboards
- Communicate findings for decisions
Course modules
Participants who meet course requirements receive a SIDRI certificate of completion.
Register InterestKoBo Toolbox and Mobile Data Quality
For: Field teams, researchers, and M&E staff
Delivery: Hands-on workshop
Learning objectives
- Build reliable mobile forms
- Deploy and manage field collection
- Apply practical data-quality controls
Course modules
Participants who meet course requirements receive a SIDRI certificate of completion.
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