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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The ‘Development Research Methods’ online course is designed for the students to get an overview of the implementation of development methods and development research strategies while writing dissertations and theses. This massive open online course is provided by the free online education portal Swayam in collaboration with the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. The course classes are scheduled online for eight weeks.
The course curriculum consists of four modules and is delivered through videos, lectures, weekly assignments, and a final examination at the end of the program. The instructor for this online training program is Rajshree Bedamatta, an associate professor teaching economics from the department of humanities and social sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
The ‘Development Research Methods’ online certification program enables students to get the certificate of achievement and credit points after completing this elective course and assessments successfully. This certification course is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Eight weeks training
- Elective program
- Free learning course
- Postgraduate level course
- IIT faculty
- Credit points
- E-Certificate
Programme Offerings
- Online Classes
- Course Modules
- Interviews
- Case Studies
- Focus Groups
- Weekly Assignments
- Books
- references
- Certificate
- Course completion certificate
- Credit Points
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Guwahati (IITG) |
The ‘Development Research Methods’ certification fees refer to the exam registration fee to receive the certification.
Development Research Methods fee structure
Course Fee | Nil |
Exam Registration Fee | Rs 1000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
The students of the ‘Development Research Methods’ certification by Swayam is given the E-Certificate after finishing the course of study and should score 10/25 (25%) in the best 6 of 8 assignments and 30/75 (75%) in the final exam with an overall score of 40/100.
What you will learn
The ‘Development Research Methods’ certification syllabus is created for the students to learn about the various methodologies and tools associated with development studies and development research that can be incorporated in dissertations and projects. In this course, practical and applied matters of development research strategies are discussed on the basis of the variations among the qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
Who it is for
The ‘Development Research Methods’ online certification course is delivered for the students and graduates in the field of social science. The course is also directed at the research associates, entrepreneurs, and professionals of the development sector, rural development, or rural management.
Admission Details
The ‘Development Research Methods’ online course admission is done by registering online through the course website,
Step 1: Go to the course page using the link,
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_hs85/preview
Step 2: Find the ‘Register/Sign-In’ option.
Step 3: Fill in the registration details.
Step 4: Join the course.
Application Details
The candidates applying for the ‘Development Research Methods’ online certification course should enter the Swayam account details if already registered in Swayam or can also sign in to the course using Google, Facebook, and Microsoft account details.
The Syllabus
Different types of Development Studie
- Forms of studies and typical research questions
- Development research-development work continuum
Development Research Methods
- Ethics and Values
- Understanding the ‘field’ and the ‘fieldworker’
- Qualitative development research methods (interviews, focus groups, participatory methods and approaches, diaries, and case studies)
Research methods and possible combinations
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods; interdisciplinary perspectives
- Problem analysis in logical framework approach
Selected development issues and approaches
- Evolving approaches in poverty evaluation
- Gender analysis and approaches to gender mainstreaming
- Challenges of implementing rights-based approaches
- Social capital assessments
Evaluation process
This certification course requires students to attend the end-term proctored exam conducted by the end of the course at the allotted exam centers. Students should register and pay for the exam through the course website. The qualifying mark for the certification exam is 30/75 (75%) in the exam.
Instructors
IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is provided by the Swayam and NPTEL.
The course is organized for eight weeks.
There are no prerequisites needed for this course.
You can earn two credit points.
No, you can download the E-Certificate from the website.