This course is presented by Centre for Community Based Research
# Overview
This course will cover basic research skills that can be practically applied to the workplace and other community settings. Students will learn the fundamentals of conceptualizing, planning, and conducting research in a community-driven, participatory, and action-oriented way. Course topics will include how to collaboratively craft a relevant purpose statement and corresponding research questions, choose appropriate methods, follow research ethics, conduct data collection and analysis, share learnings impactfully, initiate new action based on findings, and engage stakeholders throughout the research process. The course is organized according to the four phases of community-based research and illustrated with real-world examples, while allowing students to apply course learnings to their individual contexts.
Delivery Method: Online (Synchronous) on Zoom
Instructors: Lisa Schincariol McMurtry, Dayan De Souza
Course Length: 14 hours
# Course Objectives:
After successful completion of this course participants should have:
1- A basic understanding of the related concepts and theory behind community-based research.
2- Insight into how various aspects of community-based research can be practically implemented in community settings.
3- The ability to apply course learnings when supporting community-based research projects on topics that are important to them.
# Course Sessions Dates and Time:
Friday, January 16, 2026, from 01:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET
Friday, January 23, 2026, from 01:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET
Friday, January 30, 2026, from 01:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET
Friday, February 06, 2026, from 01:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET