Diploma in
Techniques for Effective Research Planning

Apply the different investigative procedures, for the clarification of any criminal act.

• Identify strategies for planning and developing research activities.
• Know the steps that must be followed, once informed of the occurrence of a criminal act.
• Comprehensively apply each of the elements that are part of the theory of the case.
• Identify the importance of the different methods that can be applied in the planning and development of research.

To participate in the course, it is recommended that the participant have basic knowledge of Panamanian criminal law, in relation to procedures, planning and investigative development.

Taking into account that the course will be held virtually, the following are important
aspects:

• Computer knowledge at the user level in videoconferencing tools such as Meet, Teams.
• Management of office package tools such as Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Have your own email account and consult it regularly.
• Read the guides for participation in the different activities.

The course in Techniques for Effective Research Planning is designed 100% online, which has been designed and built so that the participants (students, professors, supervisors) can interact permanently and easily, which allows the appropriation and knowledge construction.

The course has an intensity of 100 hours that will be carried out during a period of four (04) months, in which self-learning activities, collaborative work and synchronous sessions will be developed twice a week, with a duration of two hours. The schedule of the program is set out below:

Month 1 / Month 2 / Month 3 
Self-learning per month: 12 hours Total: 36 hours
Synchronous 2 weekly meetings of 2 hours per month: 16 hours Total: 48 hours
Central Work per Month: 2 hours Total: 6 hours