Training and capacity building for your organisation
PIVRA runs practical, certified training on research, writing and policy, delivered by our own team and by specialist instructors from our Expert Network. We design programmes for your team, students or partners, deliver them online or in person, and issue certificates anyone can verify.
What we deliver
- Research methodology: from research questions and design to ethics and writing up
- Proposal writing: concept notes and grant proposals that meet donor requirements
- Policy writing: policy briefs, op-eds and briefings that decision-makers read
- Monitoring and evaluation: indicators, logframes, M&E plans and reporting
- Academic publishing: writing and submitting to HEC-recognised journals
- SDGs, ESG and sustainable development: for staff and management
Who it is for
- Universities and colleges that want research methods training for faculty or students
- NGOs building their staff's M&E, research and reporting skills
- Companies and banks training teams on ESG, sustainability or policy analysis
- Government departments and training institutes
Typical projects
- A five-day research methods course for a university's MPhil scholars
- An M&E skills workshop for an NGO's field staff
- A policy writing clinic for a think tank or advocacy team
- A proposal writing workshop for a network of community organisations
From first message to delivery
You know the scope, the team, the dates and the price before any work begins.
- Tell us what you needSend a short request online, by email or on WhatsApp. Terms of reference are welcome.
- We talk it throughWithin two business days we contact you to understand the question, audience and deadline.
- You get a proposalA written scope, method, team, timeline and price. Free and without obligation.
- We deliverA named lead, regular updates, and outputs reviewed to PIVRA's research standards.
See the quality of our work
Examples from PIVRA's published research and tools. Commissioned work for clients is confidential unless they choose to publish it.
Our sessions have featured speakers from UNDP Pakistan, SDPI, Quaid-i-Azam University, GC University Lahore, Fatima Jinnah Women University and the University of Wah, and our Expert Network brings in academics, practitioners and former officials across sectors.
Frequently asked questions
Who delivers the training?
PIVRA's researchers, and specialist instructors from our Expert Network chosen for each topic: academics, practitioners and professionals with real experience in the subject.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes a PIVRA course receives a certificate with a unique number and QR code that anyone can check at pivra.org/verify.
Can the training be tailored to our team?
Yes. We agree the topics, level, examples and schedule with you, and can include exercises using your own data or documents.
Online or in person?
Both. We deliver online anywhere and in person in Lahore; for other cities we can travel to you.
How much does a project cost?
Every project is priced on its scope, so we quote each one individually. Tell us what you need and we will send a written proposal with a fixed price or a clear budget. The proposal is free and there is no obligation.
Get a proposal for your project
Describe what you need in a few lines. We reply within two business days and send a written proposal with scope, timeline and price.