Training
The LISS DTP offers a rich and varied ‘menu’ of training and development opportunities, delivered through its Training programme and through events organised by the DTP and our students. Our courses are a mixture of online and in-person delivery.
The list of our courses, as well as additional resources, can be found below.
If you have any questions about our training, visit our Training FAQ page or get in touch with as at liss-dtp@kcl.ac.uk.
Key Links
Training FAQs
SkillsForge Guidance
Development Needs Analysis (DNA)
toolkit to help you identify your training needs (for cohort starting from 2024/25)
Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
toolkit to help you identify your training needs (for cohort starting 2018/19-2023/24)
Other Training Resources
explore our repository of training resources beyond LISS (King’s login required)
Additional Training Opportunities
subscribe to our bulletin board for updates on new training events outside LISS (King’s login required)
LISS DTP Course Categories
Our courses fall under five categories:
The aim of conceptual training is to ensure that students understand the breadth of social science methods extending beyond the qualitative/quantitative binary so that they can make informed choices about their research design and engage critically with research outside their discipline during their doctoral training and their future careers. Conceptual training includes, among other things, epistemologies; research design; quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods; interdisciplinary research; different forms of data; AI and machine learning as research tools; and open and responsible research practice.
This includes the general research skills required for postgraduate study and for future careers, whether within academia or beyond. General research skills include, among others, project management; research integrity and ethical and legal issues; EDI principles and practice; digital and bibliographic skills; and language skills.
Specialist training covers in-depth subject or disciplinary methodological and theoretical training, as well as training and support in accessing and using cutting edge data that supports data driven research, whether qualitative or qualitative.
Research in Practice training is designed to enhance the practical application of research skills, to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and to support personal and professional development.
We offer a bespoke writing skills programme for LISS researchers featuring specialised workshops, writing retreats and opportunities for individualised support and feedback from our writing professionals.
LISS DTP Training Programme
Please find below a list of LISS DTP courses in the current academic year.
New courses are added prior to the start of each term:
- Autumn term: early October
- Spring term: early December
- Summer term: early March
Click the course title to access the course description and booking link. Please note that not all our courses are open to non-LISS students. If you are able to view a course on SkillsForge but cannot book it, it is possible that the course is not yet open to you.If you have any questions about accessing SkillsForge, our booking platform, visit our SkillsForge guidance or get in touch with as at liss-dtp@kcl.ac.uk.
Our courses are subject to change each academic year, but you can browse this sample programme (2024-25) to get insight into the breadth and depth of our courses.