Research and Survey Report Writing for Analysts

Analysts and researchers in South African organisations gather valuable data through surveys, studies and reviews, but their reports are often too long, too technical or too vague to drive action. This course teaches delegates to structure a research report, present methodology and findings honestly, and write recommendations that managers can actually use.

What you will be able to do

Structure a research or survey report from objectives through to recommendations.
Describe methodology and sampling clearly and honestly for a lay reader.
Present findings in a logical order supported by evidence.
State the limitations of the research without undermining its value.
Write recommendations that are specific, realistic and actionable.
Summarise a detailed study into a usable overview for busy readers.

Course outline

01Purpose and Audience of a Research Report
02Structuring the Report
03Writing Up Methodology and Sampling
04Presenting Findings with Evidence
05Discussing Limitations Honestly
06Writing Actionable Recommendations
07Summarising for Busy Readers
08Referencing and Presenting Sources

Who should attend

This course suits research analysts, monitoring and evaluation officers, market researchers and staff who write reports based on surveys, studies or reviews.

Dates, venues and fees

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Online	2	US$900
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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