Research & Data Analysis Program (RDAP)

2026 Pilot Cohort | 4-Month Structured Program

Build strong analytical and methodological skills for academic, policy, and applied research.

RDAP Program

Who is this Program For?

Students

Students

Undergraduate and Postgraduate students

Researchers

Researchers

Research assistants and academics

Policy Analysts

Policy Analysts

Government and NGO practitioners

Data Enthusiasts

Data Enthusiasts

Those seeking research skills

Tools You Will Learn

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SPSS

Statistical Package for Social Sciences

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R Programming

Statistical computing and graphics

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Microsoft Word

Academic writing and formatting

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PowerPoint

Research presentation and visualization

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Excel

Data organization and basic analysis

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Research Methods

Qualitative and quantitative approaches

What You Will Learn

Statistical Reasoning

Apply statistical methods to research problems

Research Design

Design and evaluate research studies

Data Analysis

Analyze data using SPSS and R

Interpretation

Interpret statistical results correctly

Research Writing

Write and present findings professionally

End-to-End Research

Conduct data-driven research

Program Structure

Duration

4 Months (Teaching Phase)

Mode

Live Virtual Sessions

Projects

Mentored Capstone Project

Certification

iPace Data Academy Certificate

Course Descriptions

1. Statistics for Research

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Core Theory 3 Weeks (Month 1)

Topics Covered:

  • Descriptive statistics and data visualization
  • Probability theory and distributions
  • Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals
  • Statistical inference and interpretation

2. SPSS for Research Data Analysis

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Core Skill Across 4 Months

Topics Covered:

  • Data entry and variable management
  • Data cleaning and transformation
  • Statistical analysis procedures
  • Output interpretation and reporting

3. Research Methods and Design

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Short Modular 2 Weeks (Month 2)

Topics Covered:

  • Research design types and selection
  • Sampling methods and techniques
  • Measurement and validity
  • Research ethics and integrity

4. Research Writing and Presentation

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Short Modular 1 Week (Month 2)

Topics Covered:

  • Academic writing structure and style
  • Results reporting and interpretation
  • MS Word formatting for research
  • PowerPoint presentation skills

5. Introduction to R Programming for Research

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Advanced Tool 2 Weeks (Month 4)

Topics Covered:

  • R fundamentals and syntax
  • Data handling and manipulation
  • Basic statistical analysis in R
  • Visualization with ggplot2

6. Cross-Program Seminar Courses

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Seminars Invited Professionals

Topics Covered:

  • Responsible Use of AI in Research
  • Digital & Data Thinking
  • Data Visualization & Interpretation

Certification

iPace Certificate Template

Official iPace Data Academy Certificate Template

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Official Certificate

Recognized by iPace Data Academy and iPace Concepts

Verified Competence

Capstone project defense required for certification

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Global Recognition

Comparable to top global certifications in data analytics

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University Model

Rigorous academic standards with mentorship support

Tuition

Fee

₦150,000

Options

Installment plans available

Words from the Head of Program

Head of Program
"RDAP transforms learners into elite research practitioners through rigorous academic workflows and applied research integration."

Instructors

Statistics Expert

Statistics Expert

Research Methodology Specialist

SPSS Instructor

SPSS Instructor

Statistical Software Expert

Writing Mentor

Writing Mentor

Academic Writing Specialist

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Join the 2026 Pilot Cohort and transform your career with iPace Data Academy's structured, university-model education. Limited seats available for this exclusive program.

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Program Starts

January 2026

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Delivery Mode

100% Virtual (Live Sessions)

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Certificate

Official iPace Data Academy Certificate

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Support

24/7 Mentorship & Technical Support

Questions? Contact us at ipace2024@gmail.com or WhatsApp +2348111986185

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