The “Fundamentals of Qualitative Research for Health Care Professionals and Researchers (ONLINE)” is a CPD-accredited four-day practical course designed to enhance the skills of health professionals and researchers in conducting qualitative studies that strengthen health systems and service delivery.
The course covers philosophical foundations, major research designs (phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, case study, sampling strategies, data collection (interviews, focus groups, observations), data analysis, and reporting. Ethical considerations, including informed consent, participant protection, and Ethiopian ethical clearance, are emphasized.
Training methods: Training will be delivered through face to face and blended modalities by using interactive lectures, group discussions, think-pair-share exercises, case studies, reflection, and hands-on activities, supported by manuals, facilitator guides, and readings.
Evaluation includes formative assessments and summative measures (reflective report 30%, final exam 70%). Certification requires 90% attendance, completion of assignments, and a minimum score of 70%, awarding 15 CEUs. Certificates will be automatically awarded to the participants upon their completion of the training.
Remark: This is a Paid training course!
Fee Structure:
- CEUs: 15
- Fee per CEU (ETB): 900.00
- 15% Tax (ETB): 2,025.00
- Total Fee (ETB): 15,525.00
Payment Methods:
- Telebirr: 0907070695
- MERQ CPD Bank Accounts:
Bank: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)
Account Number: 1000788617252
Account Name: MERQ Consultancy CPD Training
- After completing the payment, you will automatically receive a payment receipt.
- Send your payment receipt to the official MERQ Consultancy PLC Training & Capacity Building Telegram account @merqtrainingcpd for payment verification.
- Once your payment has been verified, MERQ will confirm your registration, and you will be eligible to attend the selected face-to-face training or gain access to the selected online CPD training course.
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Additional Notes:
Any payments received for MERQ CPD training courses are non-refundable.
However, a participant who registers for training may:
- Transfer their payment/course to another MERQ CPD training course or schedules; or
- Transfer to another eligible delegate to join the training course in their place.
Remember:
The transfers request must be submitted to MERQ Consultancy in writing before the scheduled commencement of the original training.
All transfers and substitutions must be done in accordance with the MERQ CPD Transfer Procedure, eligibility requirements, course availability, and approval by MERQ Consultancy PLC.
If you have any questions or need any additional information for support please contact training@merqconsultancy.org / wondimu.t@merqconsultancy.org
After Your payment is Confirmed you will be able to access the training materials as well as detailed contents of the training course you have enrolled into!
Special Training Packages:
- Register for two courses, get the third free.
- Packages available for individuals, groups, and organizations.
- Customized packages can be arranged for organizations with specific needs.
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