Training
Expand and support the group of African researchers, advocates, implementers and policymakers working with foundational learning data
Upcoming courses
2026 Course: Applied Item Response Theory for Policy and Research
Applying and Interpreting IRT Using Large-Scale Education Assessment Data
11–15 May 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa
2026 Course: Item Response Theory Literacy
Building Psychometric Literacy for Education and Policy in Africa. 13-17 April 2026, Online
2026 Course: Mastering Data Interpretation and Communication
The third one-week residential course will be held at the University of Cape Town from 4 to 8 May 2026. This upcoming one-week residential course focuses on maximising the impact of foundational learning data.
We train African researchers, advocates, policymakers, and NGOs through residential workshops, hybrid master classes, and follow-up support. Courses at the hub provide education stakeholders with the skills to support evidence-based policymaking and evidence-led advocacy.
Feedback from our participants
“The combination of insightful lectures, hands-on data sessions, and engaging group activities provided not only technical expertise but also a deeper appreciation for the critical role foundational learning data plays in shaping impactful educational policies. The unwavering guidance of the facilitators and the vibrant exchange of ideas with peers from across Africa have deeply inspired me, igniting a stronger resolve to contribute actively to evidence-based policy development in education.”
"Building the capacity of researchers by using African facilitators and African data made it so easy and relevant.”
AFLEARN's Foundational Learning Data Management and Analysis Course
A diverse group representing 13 African countries gathered to strengthen their skills in managing and analysing foundational learning data and build lasting connections.
Foundational Learning Data for Impact: Mastering Data Interpretation and Communication 2024
AFLEARN’s inaugural one-week residential course took place from 4 to 8 November 2024, focusing on maximising the impact of foundational learning data.
Previous courses
SurveyCTO Course
Five full days of hands-on surveying brought participants together in Cape Town to build both foundational and advanced skills in SurveyCTO.
AFLEARN's Foundational Learning Data Management and Analysis Course
A diverse group representing 13 African countries gathered to strengthen their skills in managing and analysing foundational learning data and build lasting connections.
Foundational Learning Data for Impact: Mastering Data Interpretation and Communication 2024
AFLEARN’s inaugural one-week residential course took place from 4 to 8 November 2024, focusing on maximising the impact of foundational learning data.