Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action - CCRLA

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE ENDS JUNE 30TH, 2026!!!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Laurier Summer Institute of Research Methods (LSIRM), with Early Bird savings of 20% available until June 30, 2026.

LSIRM 2026 will run fully online from July 13–17, 2026, offering accessible training for researchers, community members, and students across institutions and disciplines. Workshops offered include:

Introduction to NVivo (July 13, half- or full-day option): Learn foundational to advanced NVivo skills, including coding, data organization, querying, and visualization, with opportunities to work with your own or sample datasets.
Qualitative Data Analysis (July 14, full day): Develop core skills in coding, building analytic frameworks, and producing rigorous qualitative findings.
Skills for Effective Interviewing and Focus Groups (July 15, half day): Gain practical experience designing interview protocols, asking effective questions, and conducting high-quality qualitative data collection.
Program Evaluation: Equity-Focused Evaluation (July 16, full day): Build capacity for equity-centered evaluation, with attention to power, context, and programs serving communities marginalized by dominant systems and ideologies.
Program Evaluation: Logic Models and Process Evaluation with an Equity Lens (July 17, full day): Learn to develop and apply logic models and program theory to evaluate impact in equity-informed ways. While workshops can be taken independently, this session is designed to complement the equity-focused evaluation workshop.

Participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot with the 20% Early Bird discount before June 30.

Other discounts (cannot be combined):
Students (any institution): 10% off (email [email protected] with proof of status)
Multi-workshop: 15% off when registering for three or more workshops (applied at checkout)

The full schedule and course details are available here: https://researchcentres.wlu.ca/ccrla/learning/lsirm/index.html

Get ready! Spring, 2026.

The Program Evaluation Certificate (PEC) course begins today! Join a cohort of like-minded individuals as we explore key evaluation methods like equitable evaluation, outcome evaluation, and many others.
Register here:

Program Evaluation Certificate | CCRLA | Wilfrid Laurier University Wilfrid Laurier University affililated research centre.

Laurier Summer Institute of Research Methods (LSIRM)
Early Bird Registration is open NOW!

Interested in expanding your research skills?

The Laurier Summer Institute of Research Methods offers introductory and advanced training in research methods for students, researchers and professionals.

Our online workshops are open to everyone.

Gain skills in:
Conducting interviews & focus groups
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Designing research studies
Effectively communicating about your research
Register here:

EARLY BIRD PRICING - Save 20% if you register early (TBA)

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https://continuingeducation.wlu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1594738

Laurier Summer Institute of Research Methods (LSIRM)
Early Bird Registration is open NOW!
Save 20% if you register early

Interested in expanding your research skills?

The Laurier Summer Institute of Research Methods offers introductory and advanced training in research methods for students, researchers and professionals.

Our online workshops are open to everyone.

Gain skills in:
Conducting interviews & focus groups
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Designing research studies
Effectively communicating about your research
Register here:

https://continuingeducation.wlu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=1594738

Learn the fundamentals of Program Evaluation

This certificate provides an active learning experience designed for the working professional. Learn when to use different types of evaluation, about emerging issues on equity in evaluation and how to assess program outcomes while completing your own evaluation plan.



You will be asked to apply your learnings from each week to create an evaluation plan for a program within your organization or local community. In addition to coaching provided through group workshops, your one-on-one consulting session with an evaluation expert will give you detailed feedback on your plan and answer any questions you have. By the end of the program, you'll walk away with an evaluation plan that you can put into practice right away to conduct a successful program evaluation.



THE OVERVIEW

Certificate dates:

February 14 to July 10, 2024

Virtual class sessions:

Wednesdays (weekly 1.5 hour session)

Time:

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
(Approximately 84 total course hours)

Course Fee:

$2,000.00





Location:

Fully online via Zoom

Visit our website to learn more about the certificate and register!