Qatar University (QU) has concluded the ‘Researcher’ programme, a comprehensive three-month course focusing on research and development skills developed in collaboration with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.
The programme aims to equip graduates and job seekers with essential skills, thereby enhancing the performance of the government sector.
The ‘Researcher’ programme's primary objective has been to develop and improve human capabilities within government bodies, providing Qatari employees with the functional skills required to excel in their roles.
This initiative aimed to unleash creative potential and cultivate a highly productive national workforce. By enhancing the skills of job seekers, QU and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau aimed to contribute significantly to the nation's development.
In its initial phase, the programme targeted 20 female job seekers specialising in various literary fields, including Law, International Affairs, Sociology, Business Administration, Media, Information Science and Libraries, International Politics, Politics, and Planning and Development.
The programme focused on providing participants with essential skills for succeeding in a research environment, enhancing capabilities in professional writing, technical reports, presentations, and meeting organisation. It also aimed to develop proficiency in data creation, classification, analysis, and efficient use of Microsoft Office and research programmes, as well as expertise in using scientific research databases such as Scopus and SciVal and social science databases like JSTOR and ProQuest.
The training plan is structured around two main fields: theoretical knowledge and practical application. The first training field focused on research methodology, data and chart analysis, scientific productivity measurement, and effective communication skills.
The second training area emphasised practical application through graduation projects. Participants conducted field visits to research centers and implement research projects that included research plans, data analysis, and proposals for process improvements, depending on their specialisation.
The ‘Researcher’ programme's primary objective has been to develop and improve human capabilities.
