Training
The LISS DTP offers a rich and varied ‘menu’ of training and development opportunities, primarily delivered through our annual Training Programme. Our course listing is subject to change each academic year, but you can browse the LISS DTP Course Catalogue to get some insight into the breadth and depth of our offering.
Our courses are delivered through a mixture of online and in-person delivery. The list of our current courses and instructions for booking via the SkillsForge platform can be found below.
Please note: LISS DTP students are expected to have completed their annual Development Needs Analysis (cohorts starting from October 2024) or Training Needs Analysis (cohorts starting from October 2018 – 2023) in order to attend training courses.
We welcome affiliated students from our partner institutions – King’s College London, Queen Mary University of London, and Imperial College London – to partake in our training courses whether or not you are funded by LISS.
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
How to Book Courses
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)
Training Archive
explore our repository of training resources developed by 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.
LISS DTP offers a bespoke writing skills programme for LISS researchers featuring specialised workshops, writing retreats, and opportunities for individualised support and feedback from our Royal Literary Fund Consultant Fellows, Anne Wilson and Katie Grant.
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 below to access the full course description and registration link.
Registration for LISS DTP courses takes place through the SkillsForge platform. If you have any questions about accessing SkillsForge visit our SkillsForge guidance or get in touch with as at liss-dtp@kcl.ac.uk.
Please note that some courses are only open to 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.