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DISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMME: CASE STUDY WRITING
Duration: 4 months
Fee: 210 GBP per person
Current Status: Places available for immediate start
This programme makes Case Study Writing accessible to those who would not usually have the opportunity to attend the face-to-face training and has the added advantage of direct, one-to-one feedback and guidance.
What is it and Who is it For?
The Case Study Writing DTP is a 4-module Distance Training Programme for development professionals whose work requires creating persuasive Case Studies for donors and the general public. Typically, if your work involves communication, this course is relevant for you. If you are required to support your reporting with qualitative studies, success stories and lessons learned, Case Study Writing is also a valuable skill to master.
Most people benefit from attending a face-to-face training, but such courses are often hard to find, and there can be time and travel constraints. Although our course has since been developed into a popular self-study programme, many people still want the feedback and guidance that comes through interaction with a tutor without the need for the time commitment and expense of an intensive training programme.
In response to this, we offer our Case Study Writing programme for distance learners, so if you are a busy manager with no opportunity to attend a regular training, and want more than just a 'how to' manual, this is for you.
Course Objectives
During this programme participants learn:
- How to Select the Case
- How to Structure and Plan the Case Study
- Core Writing Skills - Clarity, Organisation and Style
Methods
The training is conducted by 100% Distance Training. On being accepted, participants receive all course modules immediately by email. Each module contains inputs (theory and examples) and controlled practical work (short tasks and discussion points), as well as a hand-in assignment to be returned by a preset deadline. These assignments are returned to participants from their tutors with comments and feedback.
Each hand-in assignment contributes towards the overall grade, and at the end of the programme a certificate is issued with the final grade. During the programme, participants also have the opportunity to pose course-related questions.
Course Contents
The core modules are as follows:
- Module One: Course Introduction & Introduction to Professional Writing
- Module Two: Planning the Case Study
- Module Three: Writing Skills
- Module Four: Style, Design & Editing Skills
How to Apply?
Enrolment is simple: however, places are limited. If there are places available, you can pay the course fee and start immediately. If there aren't any places available, you can still send your registration form to us and we will let you know when places become open.
If you are satisfied that this programme is for you and have read and agreed to the terms and conditions in the prospectus, proceed to payment via the order page and complete and send us the enrolment form. Your first course materials will be sent within 3 days (usually sooner) of payment and your programme commences from the date you register. Fees are non-refundable and registration inplies full acceptance of the terms and conditions as described in the prospectus.
The fee covers:
- All training materials
- Personal feedback from your tutor for your four hand-in assignments
- PDF ELD certificate
What Participants Say
Thank you for such an enjoyable distance learning course. I appreciated your style and approach to flexibility and giving constructive feedback.
Gopal, Management Consultant, UKI just finished reviewing your comments and suggestions - they are great and took a note of it for future writing - A Big Thank you.
Mahesh, UNICEFI would like to thank Neil for the very useful and helpful comments and feedback.
Moussa, AfricaAdapt NetworkIt has been such an experience and sure I have benefited from the course.
Patrick, IFPRIThis training is helping me think more clearly.
Puja, Heifer International
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