Expert-led research methods training

Build skills. Gain confidence. Deliver better research.

We specialise in expert-led mixed methods and research methods training, helping people design and carry out rigorous research, integrate data, and generate meaningful insights. Our courses are practical, interactive and built for real-world research challenges.

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Introduction to Mixed Methods

A practical, interactive online course covering when to use mixed methods, how to design a study, and how to write up your methods clearly. For PhD students, researchers and professionals new to mixed methods.

Format Live online

Next cohort 6 November 2026

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Why train with Methodical

Practical, applied, expert-led

01 · Interactive

Learn by doing

Sessions are built around discussion, activities and applying ideas to your own research, not just textbook definitions. You leave with methods you can use.

02 · Applied

Grounded in real research

Examples are drawn from real academic, health, social care and policy research, so the training connects directly to the questions you are working on.

03 · Expert-led

Taught by experienced researchers

Our lecturers have trained and advised more than 1,000 students and researchers, bringing supervision and applied research experience to every course.

Trusted by researchers

Training partners across research, policy and practice

Our lecturers have delivered training with partners across universities, government and the wider research sector.

UCL Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Social Research Association NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre LISS DTP Scottish Graduate School of Social Science NIHR ARC North Thames
“The session was interactive, insightful and clearly explained. The presenters welcomed different views and created space for personal connection.”PhD student, Introduction to Mixed Methods
How our training works

From first session to confident practice

Register your interest

We offer a range of courses for different levels of experience, sectors, audiences and methods. Let us know which ones interest you and we'll let you know when the next one is running.

Join a course

Book on to practical, interactive sessions led by experienced researchers, online or delivered in-house for your team.

Apply it to your work

Group activities and discussion help you apply mixed methods directly to your own project or evaluation.

Deliver better research

Leave with stronger design skills, clearer methods, and the confidence to use them.

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