Empower Your Team with Practical Research Skills

Unlock your team’s potential with customized corporate training, equipping them with essential research skills to drive impactful results.

Why Methodo Academy?

At Methodo, we understand that effective research is the foundation of informed decision-making and strategic success. We offer customized training schemes and research team development strategies tailored to your specific needs.

Whether you want to enhance your team’s competencies in research design, data analysis, or survey management, we provide a flexible approach where you choose the skills most relevant to your goals. Our expert trainers will develop a personalized training program that not only strengthens your team’s capabilities but also aligns with your organizational objectives.

If your current resources are limited, we can assist in outsourcing key competencies or even help you establish a dedicated research unit within your organization. By partnering with Methodo, you ensure your team is equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to conduct high-quality research, enabling your organization to thrive in a data-driven world.

The courses will be led by experienced trainers

Our trainers bring over a decade of hands-on experience in research and data analysis, having led numerous high-impact projects across various industries. They blend deep theoretical knowledge with practical insights, ensuring that the training is both informative and directly applicable to real-world challenges. With their extensive expertise, they are dedicated to providing you with the skills and strategies needed to excel in research and data-driven decision-making, making sure you can apply what you learn to drive meaningful results in your work.

Nata Kvitsinashvili

Strategic Researcher and MBA with over 20 years of professional experience. Academic work includes organizing professional training sessions and collaborating with Georgian higher education institutions.

Expertise

  • Research methodology: design, questionnaire, alignment with business objectives
  • Research project management
  • Preparation of research reports
  • Data visualization
  • Integration of research findings into actionable strategies
  • Organization and facilitation of workshops

Lasha Bokuchava

Researcher and Data Analyst with over 20 years of professional experience. Associate Professor and Lecturer in the PhD Program at GIPA. Architect of digital products from concept to implementation, with expertise in HR analytics, research tools, and data visualization.

Expertise

  • Research methodology
  • Sampling design and weighting strategy
  • Data collection strategy
  • Data analysis and statistics
  • Data visualization and reporting
  • Analytical tools: SPSS, STATA, Python, Power BI, Polinode, and others

Nino Kalandia

Strategic Communications Professional and Sociologist with over 15 years of experience in the business and education sectors. Holds a Master’s degree in Sociology of Communications and is currently a PhD candidate in the “Conflict Analysis and Management” program.

Expertise

  • Research project management
  • Qualitative research methodology
  • Focus group moderation
  • Strategic communication
  • Marketing and branding
  • Corporate creative writing

Diko Dumbadze

Data Analysis and Management Professional with over 10 years of experience in research, specializing in data cleaning, aggregation, transformation, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Proficient in developing research tools using CAPI, CATI, and CAWI software.

Expertise

  • Research project planning
  • Management of data collection processes
  • Data collection tools: STG, QuestionPro, Survey Monkey
  • Data processing and analysis: SPSS, Advanced Excel, Polinode
  • Data visualization: Power Point, Data Point, Power BI

Popular short-term corporate courses

Preparation of a Research Project’s Terms of Reference (TOR)

6 hours

Georgian

Data Interpretation and Integration into Decision-Making

8 hours

Georgian

Accessing and Analyzing
Secondary Data

6 hours

Georgian

Choose the competencies and modules that best fit your team’s needs, and we’ll create a customized development program tailored to your goals.

Research Design and Methodology

Learn how to design effective research studies, choose the right methods, and create strong research questions. Prepare clear Terms of Reference (TOR) to guide your projects.

  • Introduction to Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods

  • Formulating Research Questions and Objectives

  • Designing a Research Framework and Strategy

  • Preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR) for Suppliers

Survey Planning and Process Management

Get the tools to plan and manage surveys successfully. Learn how to design surveys, choose the right samples, manage logistics, and protect data privacy.

  • Survey Design and Development

  • Identifying and Sampling Target Populations

  • Managing Survey Logistics and Fieldwork

  • Ethical Considerations, Data Privacy and Confidentiality

Descriptive and Advanced Statistics

Understand and apply key statistical methods to analyze your data. Learn basic concepts and advanced techniques to uncover valuable insights from your research.

  • Fundamentals of Descriptive Statistics

  • Correlation and Regression

  • Hypothesis Testing: Parametric and Non-Parametric Methods

  • Advanced Statistical Techniques: Factor Analysis, Cluster Analysis, etc

Statistical Software

Gain practical experience with popular statistical software like SPSS, Stata, and R. Learn how to use these tools to analyze data accurately and efficiently.

  • SPSS

  • Stata

  • R

Sampling and Weighting

Learn how to design sampling strategies and calculate sample sizes to ensure your research data is accurate. Get practical tips for fieldwork and applying weights.

  • Designing Sampling Strategies

  • Sample Size Determination and Power Calculations

  • Creating and Applying Sampling Weights

  • Field-Based Practical Sampling Approaches

Survey Instruments and Questionnaires

Discover how to create effective surveys that get the right answers. Learn to design questions, test them, and ensure they work well across different cultures and languages.

  • Principles of Effective Questionnaire Design

  • Pre-Testing and Validating Survey Instruments

  • Using Various Question Formats: Closed, Open-Ended, Scaled

  • Ensuring Cultural and Linguistic Appropriateness

Data Collection Methods and Tools

Master different ways to collect data, whether online, face-to-face, or through digital tools. Learn to choose the right tools, train your team, and ensure your data is accurate.

  • Overview of Data Collection Methods (Online, Face-to-Face, CATI, CAPI)

  • Selecting and Using Data Collection Tools like QuestionPro, SurveyMonkey

  • Training and Managing Field Staff

  • Ensuring Data Accuracy and Completeness

Data Preparation and Quality Monitoring

Prepare your data for analysis by learning how to enter, code, and merge it. Ensure high data quality by catching and correcting errors early stage.

  • Data Entry and Coding Procedures

  • Handling Missing Data and Quality Monitoring

  • Identifying and Correcting Data Errors

Data Cleaning and Processing

Turn raw data into a clean, ready-to-use format. Learn techniques for cleaning, merging, and managing your data to make it easy to analyze.

  • Data Cleaning Techniques

  • Transforming and Recoding Variables

  • Merging and Managing Multiple Datasets

  • Preparing Databases for Analysis

Data Analysis Methods and Tools

Explore different data analysis techniques to find the best one for your research. Learn how to use both simple and advanced methods to get the most from your data.

  • Selecting Appropriate Analysis Techniques

  • Conducting Data Analysis with Statistical Software (SPSS, Stata, R)

  • Advanced Analysis (Regression, Factor, Cluster, Conjoint, etc)

  • Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques

Secondary Data Sources

Learn how to find and use existing data in your research. Understand how to combine it with your own data and handle it responsibly.

  • Identifying and Accessing Secondary Data Sources

  • Integrating Secondary Data with Primary Data

  • Ethical Considerations in Using Secondary Data

Data Visualization and Reporting

Learn how to create clear, effective visualizations and reports that make your data easy to understand. Choose the right tools to make your findings stand out.

  • Principles of Effective Data Visualization

  • Selecting and Using Visualization Tools (Excel, Power Point, Power BI, etc)

  • Creating Impactful Charts, Graphs, and Dashboards

Data Publication and Communication

Discover how to publish and share your research in a way that reaches and engages your audience. Learn to use infographics and clear messaging to tell your story.

  • Preparing Research for Publication

  • Developing Communication Strategies for Research Findings

  • Using Infographics for Data Storytelling

Applying Research in Practice

Learn how to turn research findings into real actions. Facilitate meetings, monitor results, and ensure your research leads to positive changes in your organization.

  • Translating Research Findings into Actionable Insights

  • Facilitating Strategic Meetings for Applying Research

  • Monitoring and Evaluating Research Impact