Build the Research Skills Your Degree Demands
Expert one-on-one coaching for Masters and PhD students across Kenya. We teach you research methodology, data analysis, and thesis writing skills — so your work truly reflects your ability.
What We Teach
Research Coaching Tailored to Postgraduate Students
Each session is personalised to your research topic, university, and current chapter. We coach you — you do the work.
Research Proposal Coaching
We coach you through Chapters 1, 2, and 3 — problem statement, literature review, and methodology — teaching you the reasoning and structure behind each decision.
Methodology SkillsSPSS & STATA Data Analysis Training
Hands-on training in running and interpreting regression, factor analysis, reliability tests, and hypothesis testing using SPSS, STATA, EViews, R, and NVivo.
Software TrainingThesis Writing Skills Coaching
Guided support through Chapters 4 and 5 — findings, discussion, conclusions, and recommendations. We teach academic writing structure and examiner expectations.
Academic WritingResearch Design & Methodology
Learn to choose the right research design — quantitative, qualitative, or mixed — and understand sampling, instrumentation, and validity for your specific study.
Research DesignJournal Publication Mentoring
Guidance on journal selection, manuscript structure, formatting requirements, and responding to reviewer comments for SCOPUS and Google Scholar indexed journals.
Publication SkillsConcept Paper & Funding Proposals
We coach you in developing compelling concept papers and grant proposals — from problem identification to budget justification — that win funding and institutional approval.
Proposal SkillsProposal Defence Preparation
Structured mock defence sessions, anticipated examiner questions, and presentation coaching to ensure you walk into your defence fully prepared and confident.
Defence ReadinessQuantitative Research Coaching
In-depth coaching on regression analysis, panel data models, structural equation modelling, and other advanced quantitative methods used in Economics, Finance, and Social Sciences.
Quantitative MethodsHow It Works
Simple, Structured Research Mentoring
From your first consultation to your final submission, we guide you every step of the way.
Book a Free Consultation
Contact us via WhatsApp, phone, or the booking form. We discuss your research topic, university, current chapter, and specific challenges.
Personalised Coaching Plan
We design a coaching schedule aligned to your deadline, chapter, and learning pace — in-person at our Nairobi office or virtual.
Skills Sessions Begin
One-on-one sessions teach you how to structure your research, analyse your data, and write with academic precision and clarity.
Review & Submission Readiness
We review your work, give structured feedback, and prepare you for your supervisor meeting, proposal defence, or final submission.
Software We Train
Analysis Tools for Every Research Design
We provide hands-on training across all major statistical and qualitative analysis platforms used by Kenyan universities.
Student Experiences
What Our Students Say
Over 5,000 postgraduate students across Kenya have developed their research skills with Tobit Research Consulting.
“The SPSS coaching sessions completely transformed how I understood my data. My supervisor was impressed with how clearly I could explain my analysis in Chapter 4.”
“I had no idea how to structure Chapter 3. After two methodology coaching sessions, I finally understood research design from the ground up. Passed my proposal defence first time.”
“Tobit’s STATA training gave me the confidence to run panel data models I had previously thought were too advanced for me. Their step-by-step teaching style is exceptional.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Coaching
Ready to Strengthen Your Research Skills?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment — just a conversation about your research and how we can help.