At PRIA International Academy, our training workshops are designed to give you the best of both worlds: the flexibility of online learning and the hands-on experience of in-person workshops. We organise and deliver our own expert-led training sessions; while also designing customised training solutions for organisations based on their team’s specific learning needs.
Whether you’re a student, professional, or practitioner, these workshops help you dive deeper into your field and apply what you learn in real-life situations.
Training Workshop Structure
- Our training methods are thoughtfully structured to make learning effective and engaging
- Online self-learning (1 week): Learn at your own pace with carefully designed online modules
- Live webinar (1 - 2 hours): Connect with trainers and peers to discuss concepts and clarify doubts
- In-person workshop (3 - 5 days): Apply your knowledge through interactive, practical sessions
Workshops are scheduled at different times throughout the year, so you can plan ahead. Seats are limited, so it’s best to register early.
Why Join PRIA’s Training Workshops?
Since 1982, over 30,000 learners have benefited from our training programs, gaining valuable skills through a blend of online and offline learning. Our experienced trainers guide you every step of the way, ensuring you get both knowledge and practical exposure.
Active Training Workshop
Training of Trainers on Facilitating Training on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act, 2013 (POSH Act)
Sexual harassment is one of the major forms of discrimination in the workplace today.
Sexual harassment is one of the major forms of discrimination in the workplace today. Having strong policies in place matters, but what matters just as much is how these policies are explained and implemented, and that is where trainers play...
Past Training Workshop
Using Theory of Change for Greater Impact
Theory of Change
Development practitioners are often asked, "What is your theory of change?". Prompting many to reflect on whether they have clearly articulated one.
In an increasingly complex world, any development intervention that seeks to create meaningful change must be grounded in a clear understanding of how that change will occur. Every project or programme is based on a set of assumptions or hypotheses; together, these form a theory of change.
However, traditional linear models of social change, built on rigid and often simplistic frameworks, are proving inadequate in addressing today’s dynamic realities. There are multiple ways to design change pathways, define change domains, and assess progress towards a shared vision. A flexible, adaptive, and context-sensitive approach to understanding development processes and measuring outcomes is now essential.
PRIA International Academy’s two-day, face-to-face workshop on “Using Theory of Change for Greater Impact” is designed to address this need. The workshop will equip participants with strong conceptual perspectives on social and human development, along with practical analytical skills to design impactful programmes and projects. It will also build confidence in communicating the “why” and “how” of interventions, both within organisations and with external stakeholders. Participants will learn to unpack assumptions and construct robust frameworks that support greater impact.
Workshop on Participatory Training Methodology
A 3-day, practice-focused Training of Trainers (ToT) that helps facilitators and educators move from theory to action.
This 3-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Participatory Training Methodology is designed for facilitators, educators, youth leaders, and development practitioners who wish to strengthen their capacity to design and deliver impactful participatory training programmes.
Unlike the online course, which focuses on conceptual understanding, this ToT moves a step further from theory to practice. The focus is on doing, reflecting, and improving. It emphasizes hands-on practice, peer learning, feedback, and reflective facilitation. Participants will engage in real-time facilitation practice, session design, and reflection on trainer identity and facilitation style. Through simulations, role-plays, group work, and feedback sessions, participants will not only learn about participatory training methods but also practice them in real time.
At the end of the training, participants will be able to design and facilitate participatory sessions, incorporate feedback, and articulate their own trainer identity and facilitation style
Participatory Research Methodology
This training deepened participants’ understanding of participatory research principles, ethics, and tools. It combined theory with real-world examples, helping learners design inclusive and community-driven research projects.
- Understanding Participatory Research, including historical roots, principles, and key characteristics
- Exploring the role of a Participatory Researcher
- Learning CBPR methods and tools, including methodology with examples from PRIA's program and demonstration
- Understanding the ethics of Participatory Research
Introduction to Participatory Research Tools and Approaches
An introductory workshop exploring participatory frameworks, ethical engagement, and community collaboration.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of participatory approaches, including key concepts, frameworks, and tools
- Reflect on ethical considerations and practical challenges in implementing participatory approaches
- Acquire skills to design participatory projects tailored to specific community or organizational contexts
Youth-led Policy Advocacy and Accountability
This training built the capacity of young leaders to engage in policy advocacy and accountability. It emphasized collaboration, contextual learning, and peer exchange to inspire effective youth-led action.
- Equip participating grantees with strategic insights and tools for effective youth engagement in policy advocacy and accountability
- Create an enabling environment for grantees to share their experiences and best practices in youth-led policy advocacy and accountability
- Strengthen collaboration among partners, fostering peer learning and collective problem-solving through synergized efforts
Water Quality Testing Training for SHG Women
A hands-on program training SHG women to test and monitor local water quality using simple tools and social mapping, highlighting its link to public health.
- Train SHG women to understand the importance of water quality testing, map water sources in their community, and develop practical skills to conduct tests independently
- Highlight the significance of water quality testing for building safe and healthy communities
- Introduce the concept of social mapping and its application in identifying local water sources