Dear PhD Students, We are excited to announce that registration is open for the *KOMEX 2025 Short Courses*! If you’re looking to sharpen your research skills in a short amount of time, our 2-day online courses offer practical, hands-on training led by expert instructors. These courses are designed specifically for *PhD students* and *early-career researchers*, providing you with the tools you need to take your research to the next level. Here’s a list of our *KOMEX 2025 Short Courses* running from *February 13-14, 2025*: *ekomex: on-line courses* - Data Visualisation in R <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-learning-data-visualisation-r>: Discover how to create powerful visualizations of your data using R and the ggplot2 package. - A Basic Introduction to R for Beginners <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-basic-introduction-r-beginners> : This beginner-friendly course will teach you the basics of R programming for data management, visualization, and analysis. - Introduction to Python <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-introduction-python>: Learn the basics of Python for data analysis, including coding simple scripts and visualizing quantitative data. - Outlierism: Learning from Deviant Cases <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-outlierism-%E2%80%93-learning-deviant-cases> : Explore the innovative field of *Outlierism* and learn how studying outlier cases can contribute to practical solutions in research. - Survey Design <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-introduction-survey-design> : Learn the basics of survey research, including sampling methods and questionnaire design, with hands-on exercises. - Systematic Literature Reviews <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-systematic-literature-reviews> : Master the process of conducting high-quality systematic reviews—from data collection to synthesis and reporting. - Predictive and Causal Machine Learning <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-predictive-and-causal-machine-learning>: Explore machine learning techniques using R to forecast outcomes and evaluate the impact of treatments or interventions. - Thematic Analysis Using NVivo <https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/microcredential-ekomex-thematic-analysis-using-nvivo>: Gain hands-on experience with NVivo for qualitative data analysis, and learn how to uncover meaningful patterns in your data. *Why Attend KOMEX Short Courses?* - *Flexible, 2-day online format*: Join from anywhere in the world. - *Early bird rates* starting at just *€180*. - *Earn 1 ECTS credit* per course to boost your academic progress. - All courses offer *hands-on, expert-led training*, allowing you to apply your learning immediately. 📅 *Dates*: February 13-14, 2025 💻 *Format*: Online 💶 *Fees*: Starting at €180 (early bird) 🔗 *Register today and secure your spot*: https://afww.uni-konstanz.de/en/view/komex/3seminars Don’t miss this opportunity to develop essential research skills in just 2 days! For more information or any questions, feel free to contact us at [Contact Email]. We look forward to seeing you at KOMEX 2025! Best regards, KOMEX Team Follow us on Social Media: Twitter/X: *@komex_methods <https://x.com/komex_methods>* Bluesky: *@komex.bsky.social <https://bsky.app/profile/komex.bsky.social>* LinkedIn: *Konstanz Methods Excellence Workshops <https://www.linkedin.com/company/komex-methods/>* Instagram: *@komexmethods <https://www.instagram.com/komexmethods/?next=%2F>*