The Valedictory Programme of the first batch of the three months virtual Certificate Course in Research Methodology conducted by Knowledge Resource Centre at Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) was held on Wednesday. The course had started on July 7th and was conducted online via Blackboard in October. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries and witnessed the culmination of this unique programme.

Chief Guest Shri Praveen Kumar acknowledged the corporate institution IICA's role in the research field and shared his appreciation for the feedback from the participants and the successful completion of the programme's first batch. Shri Kumar also presented digital certificates to the participants in recognising their achievements.

Prof. Sangeeta Jauhari, the Guest of Honor, Pro V C Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, highlighted the significance of quality research in the current scenario, emphasising its value and impact.

Earlier, moderating the function, Dr. Lata Suresh, Course Director, IICA, introduced all the participants and thanked them for actively participating in the programme. Dr. Suresh also acknowledged the dedication and collective efforts of the esteemed faculty members, including Ms. Oluwatoyin Oyekenu, Dr. Santosh H, Dr. Sumit Narula, Ferdinand, Dr. Adesh Chaturvedi, and Dr. Ameer Hussain.

The students shared their positive feedback on the course, reflecting on their experiences and the knowledge they’ve gained and gathered much knowledge in the field of research methodology and writing research proposals.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all attendees, guests, faculty, and participants for their contributions and support in making the First Batch of the Certificate Course in Research Methodology a success.

Certificate course completion highlights institutional research training and issuance of digital certificates after a virtual research methodology programme Conclusion of the first batch of the three month virtual Certificate Course in Research Methodology by IICA, delivered online, culminating in a valedictory programme with digital certificate issuance; the course featured faculty led instruction, participant engagement in research methodology and proposal writing, and positive participant feedback.