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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

A masters or PhD level research project is a huge task. The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme breaks it down into parts and looks at it from a fundamental point-of-view. The course will teach you the elemental principles required to undertake research projects from an engineering outlook.

The principal theme of the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach online course is viewing research as a process of producing knowledge that does not yet exist. The programme aims to present the existing research methodology in a more appropriate way for engineers. With this course, you will understand how and when your research output contributes to knowledge.

The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach certification course will provide you with the abilities to create, plan and design your research successfully. You will be able to conduct proper research in your area of interest to accomplish the desired results.

The Highlights

  • Eight-weeks long course
  • Engineering programme
  • Two-three weekly study hours 
  • Video lectures in English
  • By the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) 
  • Self-directed learning
  • Introductory-level programme

Programme Offerings

  • Self-paced learning
  • Free course access
  • Shareable Certificate
  • video lectures
  • digital learning
  • Paid certification
  • Wits University Programme
  • English video transcripts
  • Expert instructors
  • Eight weeks of training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 12480yesUniversity of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
  • Interested candidates can learn from the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme without paying any fees as the audit-only access is free of charge.
  • To receive the certification, candidates do have to pay a certification fee.

Research Methods: An Engineering Approach fee structure

Training

Fee

Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme

NA.

Certification Fee

Rs. 12,426 


What you will learn

Research skills

By the end of the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach certification course, you will be able to:

  • Design the research process
  • Know what tools are needed for creative research
  • Comprehend when research contributes to the ultimate objective of shared knowledge
  • Cope with ambiguity in research planning

Who it is for

The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach online course is primarily designed for engineering students at the masters and doctoral level, who are working on their research projects. However, anyone who wants to learn about research methods can benefit from this course.


Admission Details

Step 1 – Tap on this link - https://www.edx.org/course/research-methods-an-engineering-approach to open the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach course page.

Step 2 – Look for the ‘Enroll’ button. Tap on it to open the edX registration page.

Step 3 – Sign up for an account by entering your details. You can also log in directly by linking your Microsoft, Google, Facebook or Apple account.

Step 4 – A dashboard page will appear in your web browser with a ‘Congratulations’ message. You are now successfully enrolled in the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach programme.

Application Details

For enrollment in the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach certification programme, you do not need to fill up any application forms. You can visit the edX website, register for an account and enrol in the course directly.

The Syllabus

Instructors

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is offering the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach course?

University of the Witwatersrand (UW), South Africa offers this course.

2: Who will be my instructors?

Ivan Hofsajer, Associate Professor, School of Electrical and Information Engineering at UW, is the expert instructor for this programme.

3: Is this course available for free?

The Research Methods: An Engineering Approach course offers free access to its content. However, the certificate is available for purchase only.

4: What will be the benefits of the certification?

The certificate will have the official logo of UW and the instructor’s signature. You can share it directly to your LinkedIn profile to attract better job offers.

5: Are there any prerequisites for joining the Research Methods: An Engineering Approach course?

No, there are none.

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