UNLOCKING THE POWER OF FOCUS GROUPS IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN & DEVELOPMENT WORK

AMPLIFYING IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Focus groups offer a unique avenue to understand the diverse needs, opinions, and aspirations of the communities you serve. With our training program, you will be able to unlock the full potential of focus groups as dynamic platforms for community engagement and co-creation.

Focus groups have transformative potential. When we actively listen to communities, tailoring strategies based on their insights and fostering ongoing engagement, development initiatives become:

• More effective
• More sustainable
• Aligned with the aspirations and priorities of the people they aim to serve.

WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS

• Mastering Focus Group Techniques: Gain expert insights into effectively planning, conducting, and analyzing focus group discussions in diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts.
• Community-Centric Development: Learn how to ensure inclusive representation and participation, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment within communities.
• Strategic Questioning: Develop the art of crafting strategic questions that elicit meaningful insights and drive actionable solutions for development challenges.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understand the importance of cultural nuances in facilitating respectful and inclusive discussions, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.
• Holistic Data Analysis and Integration into Project Planning: Learn advanced techniques for analyzing qualitative data and integrating contextual insights into holistic development strategies.

All topics are supported by frequent, clear, practical examples and case studies from relief, humanitarian and development work.

You can see all the sessions in the curriculum below.

HOW THIS COURSE WORKS

This is a self-study training so you can work at your own pace. As soon as you sign up you will have access to:

• Over 3 hours of presentations over 25 step-by-step sessions (downloadable, subtitled video, accessible on all devices)
• Discussion sections to leave questions and reflections
• Tests to check and reinforce your learning
• A certificate of completion

This is a practical course. You will often be asked to pause and work through reflections and exercises. This is to support you in developing your own skills as you progress through the modules.

You can explore the early modules here:

VIDEO LESSON: WHEN IS A FOCUS GROUP USEFUL? (4.48)

VIDEO LESSON: FOCUS GROUP QUESTIONS IN DISASTER RESPONSE PLANNING (8.21)

And if you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, feel free to email us.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts as soon as you are ready. It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

My organization is funding this course. How can I enroll?

If your organization is sponsoring you, and you want to pay by bank transfer, send us an email at mail@eldtraining.com.

How can we enroll a group of participants?

Please email us to discuss enrolling groups.

How can I start?

You can pay by credit card sign up right away. You will have access to the whole course immediately.

What other ways can I pay?

You can pay by bank draft, PayPal and Western Union. Contact us at mail@eldtraining.com for details.

“Focus groups have transformative potential. When we actively listen to communities, tailoring strategies based on their insights and fostering ongoing engagement, development initiatives become more effective, more sustainable and aligned with the aspirations and priorities of the people they aim to serve.”