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ADR102Intermediate3 daysClassroom · Live online · In-house

AI-Powered Research, Policy Analysis & Knowledge Management

Speed up literature reviews, qualitative analysis, policy briefs and donor reports with AI.

You will leave with: A completed AI-assisted literature review or policy brief on your own topic

Overview

For researchers, policy analysts and programme teams. Participants use AI research tools to find and synthesise literature, analyse qualitative data, draft policy briefs and build institutional knowledge bases, with a strong focus on accuracy and research ethics.

Duration
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Approach
70% hands-on
Certificate
Competency certificate

African context: Kenyan counties, NGO programme evaluations and academic research institutions

AI tools you will use

  • NotebookLM
  • Perplexity
  • Elicit
  • Scite
  • Connected Papers
  • NVivo
  • Atlas.ti
  • Zotero

Who should attend

  • Researchers and academics
  • Policy analysts in government and think tanks
  • NGO programme and knowledge management staff

What you will be able to do

  • 01Run faster, more thorough literature reviews with AI
  • 02Conduct thematic analysis of interviews and open-ended responses
  • 03Draft policy briefs and donor reports with AI assistance
  • 04Build a searchable knowledge base for your institution

Course modules

  1. Module 1

    AI for literature reviews

    • Elicit, Scite and Perplexity
    • Connected Papers and Research Rabbit
    • Zotero workflows

  2. Module 2

    Qualitative analysis

    • Thematic coding with AI
    • NVivo and Atlas.ti AI features
    • Validating themes

  3. Module 3

    Writing and synthesis

    • Policy briefs
    • Donor and research reports
    • Citation integrity

  4. Module 4

    Knowledge management

    • NotebookLM
    • Institutional knowledge bases
    • Ethics and data protection

Upcoming dates

Express interest in a date and we will send you a quotation. Groups and in-house delivery are also available.

February 20271 intake

July 20271 intake

Frequently asked questions

How do I join a course?

Choose a course and date, then click Express interest. Tell us how many people you would like to train, and we will send you a quotation or proposal and an invoice within one working day.

Why aren't course fees shown on the website?

Every engagement is shaped around the number of participants, the delivery mode and how much tailoring you need. We send a clear quotation or proposal for your specific needs, usually within one working day.

Do I need a technical background?

No. Most of our courses are designed for professionals with no technical or programming background. Each course page shows its level, and advanced courses list any prerequisites.

What will I leave with?

Every participant leaves with a tangible output (a working tool, dashboard, policy or portfolio project built on their own work) and a Dlearn certificate of competency.

Can a course be delivered just for our organisation?

Yes. Every course can be run in-house at your premises, at a venue of your choice, or online, and tailored to your sector, systems and data. We send a proposal within two working days.

Do you train large groups or whole organisations?

Yes. Our AI capacity building programmes train hundreds of staff across departments or counties, with learning pathways from foundation to advanced and reporting for leadership and funders.

How do I pay?

Once you accept our quotation, we issue an invoice payable by bank transfer, M-Pesa or cheque. Payment is normally due before the course starts unless agreed otherwise.

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