Training and capacity development

The centre delivers high quality, practice oriented training programmes designed to strengthen research and implementation capacity across Africa. Our training activities target students, early career researchers, faculty members, practitioners, programme implementers, and policymakers. We focus on equipping participants with practical skills required to design, conduct, analyse, and apply research in real world settings.

Key training areas include:
Research topic refinement and proposal development
Study design and methodological guidance
Data analysis and interpretation support
Thesis development and academic writing mentorship
Support for publishing in peer reviewed journals

Training is delivered through short courses, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and mentorship programmes, using flexible delivery modes including in person, virtual, and blended learning.

Africa-CIRT training session
Key areas

Training tracks designed for evidence builders.

Implementation science

Frameworks, theories, strategies, adaptation, scale-up, and practical implementation planning.

Research methods

Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods training for rigorous applied research.

Monitoring and evaluation

Measurement, indicator design, implementation outcomes, data quality, and learning cycles.

Data analysis

Hands-on analysis workflows, interpretation, visualization, and evidence-ready reporting.

Scientific writing

Manuscripts, policy briefs, research reports, dissemination products, and peer review response.

Mentorship

Structured coaching for students, early career researchers, faculty, and programme teams.