Dylunio arolygon

An introduction to designing and running surveys

Categories: Communications,

20 February 2025

English – 10 am – 12.30 pm | Online
Welsh – 1 pm – 3.30 pm | Online

Delivered through the medium of English and Welsh

Aim 

To introduce you to some top tips, tools and resources to help you design and run surveys.

Content

Surveys are a great way to hear from lots of people quickly and cost-effectively. Information is usually collected via a questionnaire, which can be distributed electronically, on paper, or even via an interview. Perhaps the best-known survey is the Census. There are many types of survey. Which one you choose will depend on your purpose, the timescale for collecting the results, and the resources available. Our training course gives practical advice and guidance to help you prepare, produce and design surveys and analyse the resulting data.

Learning outcomes  

By the end of the course, you will understand:

  • survey design
  • the most common sampling techniques
  • how to construct survey questions
  • how to pilot and run a survey
  • how to analyse and present the results.

Who the course is for? 

This course is for voluntary sector staff or volunteers who are interested in learning more about survey design and analysis. The course is intentionally ‘basic’ in its approach and content, and is aimed at beginners. No previous knowledge of survey design or analysis is required.

About the trainer 

This training is delivered by Data Cymru,  who provide a range of specialist support designed to help you find and use data effectively.  

This training is part of Newid: Digital for the Third Sector. Newid is delivered in partnership by WCVA, Cwmpas and ProMo-Cymru, funded by Welsh Government. We promote good digital practice, by providing training support and information for the third sector in Wales. Find out more at newid.cymru. 

Course requirements

To ensure you have the best experience on our courses we ask the following of you;

  • Commit to attend the full duration of the training
  • Test your access to Teams
  • Training will commence promptly, please arrive ten minutes prior to the start time, as late arrivals may not admitted
  • Our courses are interactive and engaging and we request where possible, that all learners have camera’s on and participate via microphone and chat facilities
  • Let us know upon booking if you have any specific requirements ie BSL interpreters
  • Joining instructions and resources will be sent through LUMA our online booking app, please enable notifications from LUMA to be kept up to date
  • If you are unable to attend please email training@wcva.cymru (see our cancellation policy)

MAXIMUM of two places per organisation

ENGLISH

WELSH

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