Earn your Quantitative Research Certification today!
Strong research is the backbone of credible advocacy. This track is designed to help you develop the core skills needed to produce rigorous, policy-relevant research. You will learn how to craft strong research questions, select appropriate methods, design effective tools for gathering data, and analyze and visualize your findings. The program also builds your capacity to communicate results through clear academic writing and persuasive public policy writing—ensuring that your work not only advances knowledge but also shapes debate and drives impact.
This certification can be earned by completing the Quantitative Research Fundamentals course.
If you have any questions about this certification, please contact Kandice McCall at kandice.mccall@atlasnetwork.org.
Quantitative Research Fundamentals
Date: On Demand
Location: Online
Quantitative Research Fundamentals is a fully automated, eight-hour course designed to equip you with the core skills for producing high-quality quantitative research. You will learn how to structure a strong research question, select the most appropriate methodological approach, capture reliable data through sound survey design, interpret and analyze your findings, and prepare your work for both academic and policy publication. The course blends video lessons, interactive practice quizzes, and downloadable PowerPoint PDFs to provide a practical, engaging learning experience.
Quantitative Research 360
Date: February 2026
Location: Lima, Peru
Building on the foundations of the Quantitative Research Fundamentals Course, the in-person Quantitative Research 360 training offers a deeper, more interactive learning experience. With the guidance of experienced facilitators, participants will explore topics covered in the Quantitative Research Fundamentals course in greater depth. Beyond mastering the core concepts, participants will also draft a research plan tailored to their research interest and receive personalized mentorship to strengthen their approach. To participate in this workshop, you will need to complete the online Quantitative Research Fundamentals course. Our next training will precede Atlas Network’s 2026 Latin America Liberty Forum and will prioritize applications from the Latin American region.