Research Design and Mixed Methods
ResearchIntermediate
Design rigorous applied research, build conceptual frameworks, select mixed-method designs, and prepare field-ready tools.
Sprint 6 • MDC Academy
Training that converts research, project practice, and institutional experience into applied capability.
MDC Academy delivers short courses, executive workshops, training-of-trainers, field coaching and customized institutional learning programmes for development organizations, universities, projects, and public agencies.
6Core course tracks
3–5Typical training days
4Delivery formats
100%Customizable content
Applied learning
Training that is practical, participatory, and linked to real work.
MDC Academy programmes are designed around real institutional needs, field realities, and the skills required to move from knowledge to action.
Course catalogue
Professional short courses and institutional learning packages.
Use the search and category filters to explore training programmes that can be delivered as standalone courses or combined into tailored capacity-building packages.
MEAL Systems for Development Projects
MealIntermediate
Build practical monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning systems that support adaptive management and credible reporting.
Data Analysis, Visualization and Reporting
DataIntermediate
Transform raw data into clean analysis, visual evidence, dashboards and decision-focused reports.
Policy Brief Writing and Evidence Communication
PolicyFoundational
Convert technical evidence into concise policy briefs, decision memos, presentations and stakeholder messages.
Agricultural Innovation Systems and Value Chains
InnovationAdvanced
Apply innovation systems and value-chain thinking to strengthen agriculture, rural enterprise and market-oriented development.
Training of Trainers and Facilitation Skills
CapacityFoundational
Equip trainers and institutional facilitators with adult-learning methods, session design, facilitation tools and assessment approaches.
Learning pathways
From individual short courses to institutional capacity systems.
Pathway 01
Research Excellence
For graduate students, researchers, and project learning teams.
- Research design
- Data analysis
- Evidence communication
Pathway 02
Project Performance
For donor-funded projects, NGOs, and implementation teams.
- MEAL systems
- Project management
- Adaptive reporting
Pathway 03
Institutional Transformation
For universities, TVETs, incubators, and public agencies.
- ToT
- Innovation systems
- Organizational learning
Delivery model
Designed for adult learners, institutional realities, and measurable application.
MDC courses combine concise conceptual framing, guided templates, practice exercises, peer review, facilitation clinics, and post-training action planning.
Short Course3–5 day structured training.
Executive WorkshopFocused sessions for leaders.
ToT PackagePrepare trainers and facilitators.
Field CoachingLearning linked to field application.
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Need a customized course for your team or institution?
Send a training request with your audience, preferred dates, location, and expected competencies.
Capacity development
Training that connects knowledge, practice and institutional learning.
MDC’s capacity development work combines participatory facilitation, practical tools and context-aware learning design.
