The RREAL training programme delivers four online courses:

7 October 2022, 10:00-14:00: Introduction to rapid qualitative research

An introduction to the range of approaches used in rapid qualitative research including rapid appraisals, rapid ethnographic assessments (REAs), rapid qualitative inquiry (RQI), rapid evaluations and rapid ethnographies. Course participants will work with real research cases and design their own rapid study. Additional resources will also be provided at the end of the course. Delivered by Dr Cecilia Vindrola.

14 October 2022, 10:00-14:00: Introduction to rapid evaluation

This course provides an introduction to a wide range of approaches used in the design and implementation of rapid qualitative evaluations. It provides an overview of rapid evaluation approaches, including rapid evaluation methods (REM), rapid feedback evaluations (RFE), rapid cycle evaluations (RCE) and rapid appraisals (RA). It also discusses the contributions and limitations of rapid evaluations, identifying instances when are these approaches suitable. Additional resources will also be provided at the end of the course. Delivered by Dr Cecilia Vindrola.

21 October 2022, 10:00-14:00: Introduction to rapid ethnography

This course provides an introduction to a wide range of approaches used in rapid research with a focus on rapid ethnography. The course provides an overview of rapid ethnographies conducted as a “lone researcher” or as part of a team and includes examples of quick, short-term, focused and rapid ethnographies. Additional resources will also be provided at the end of the course. Delivered by Dr Cecilia Vindrola.