With the growing importance of evidence in the field of development, competency in research methods has emerged as a vital skillset in the repertoire of professionals. The ‘Certificate Programme on Frontiers of Development Research’, conducted by the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), is a six-day foundation programme designed to provide researchers and practitioners rigorous hands-on training in research methods and techniques. The broad objectives of the programme are to enrich participants’ understanding of contemporary development issues and build their capacity to address these issues through rigorous research.