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Research Methodology Courses, Training & HR Consulting with Dr. Shakil Ahmad

Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside International Business School, Teesside University (UK), and a research methodology, project management, and HR expert who has trained over 16,000 learners worldwide through online courses, live training programs, and one-on-one consultations. He holds a PhD in Management, has published 90+ papers in SSCI-indexed journals (H-index 39), and has 15+ years of academic experience across the UK, Oman, Pakistan, and South Korea.

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Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad - Senior Lecturer at Teesside University UK
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16,000+ Learners Empowered Worldwide
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1,800+ Five-Star Reviews on Udemy
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18 Courses in Research Methodology & Academic Writing
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90+ Papers in SSCI-Indexed Journals | H-Index 39
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Meet Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad

Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad is a management researcher and educator specializing in Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Organizational Innovation, currently teaching at Teesside University in the UK.

With over 15 years of academic experience across the UK, Oman, Pakistan, and South Korea, he has built a career around one goal: making advanced research skills and professional development accessible — to undergraduates, postgraduates, executives, and organizations alike.

He has authored more than 90 papers in SSCI-indexed journals (H-index: 39), supervised DBA, MBA, and PhD scholars, and led funded research projects spanning healthcare, education, and sustainable development.

Outside the classroom, his courses, workshops, and consultations have helped thousands of learners understand research methodology, defend dissertations with confidence, and strengthen HR practice inside their organizations.

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SERVICES OFFERED

What I Can Help You With

Get expert help through self-paced courses, institutional training, or direct consultation.

Courses Overview
On-Demand Courses

On-Demand Courses

18 self-paced courses covering research methodology, dissertation writing, and data analysis, available on Udemy with lifetime access.

18 Courses Lifetime Access Udemy Platform
Trainings Overview
Live Workshops

Live Trainings & Workshops

Customized, cohort-based training for universities, HR departments, and organizations, delivered online or in person.

Universities HR Departments Online / In Person
Consultation Overview
1-on-1 Advisory

One-on-One Consultation

Direct, personalized guidance on dissertations, research design, journal publication, and HR strategy from a published SSCI author.

Dissertation Mentorship SSCI Journals HR Strategy
Academic Literature Review & Publication Mentorship
“Enrolling in the Research & Mentorship program with Dr. Shakil has been a transformative decision that has sharpened academic acumen and publication success”
— Dr. Ayesha Rehman
SCOPUS Q1 PUBLISHED SCHOLAR 2024
ACADEMIC & MENTORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Career Achievements

Research Leadership

Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on funded projects in healthcare, education, and sustainable development policy.

Teaching & Mentorship

DBA, MBA, PhD, and undergraduate instruction with student satisfaction ratings of 4.6+.

Published Authority

Peer-reviewed work in the Journal of Knowledge Management, Personnel Review, Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Journal of Intellectual Capital, and CSR & Environmental Management.

Institutional Leadership

Member of academic councils, ethics committees, and editorial boards.

Global Recognition

Young Scholar Award nominee, American Society for Public Administration (2015); member, ASPA and the Community of Inquiry Framework (University of Calgary, Canada); Associate Regional Director, International Institute of Marketing Professionals, Canada.

Grant Success

Research funding from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Oman) and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

RESEARCH & TRAINING DOMAINS

Nine domains.
Real depth.

Comprehensive methodological expertise spanning systematic reviews, qualitative research, research paper writing, grant proposals, and journal publishing.

Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad presenting at Global Reach Symposium
01 Systematic Literature Review & Meta-Analysis
06 Research Methodology & Theoretical Frameworks
02 Qualitative & Thematic Analysis
07 Bibliometrics & Science Mapping (VOSviewer)
03 High-Impact Q1 Journal Publishing (Scopus/SSCI)
08 Research Paper Writing & Publication Strategy
04 Dissertation & Thesis Proposal Mentorship
09 Faculty Development & Institutional Advisory
05 Academic Grant Writing & Funding Proposals
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STUDENT REVIEWS & ACADEMIC IMPACT

What Scholars & Learners Say

Feedback from Pakistani & International PhD candidates, Master's scholars, and university faculty mentored by Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad.

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“This course was the key to my successful defense.”
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Andrew
Udemy Student • Research Methodology
Udemy Review
“Transformed my research into a strong defense.”
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Michael
Udemy Student • Academic Writing
Udemy Review
“Turned my ideas into a polished dissertation.”
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Erich
Udemy Student • Thesis Structuring
Faculty Workshop
“We invited Dr. Shakil for an institutional research workshop. His hands-on training on VOSviewer science mapping and academic grant proposals directly boosted our faculty publication output in SSCI journals.”
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Dr. Aisha Khan
Head of Department (Lahore, Pakistan)
DBA Dissertation
“1-on-1 mentorship with Dr. Shakil gave me the exact blueprint needed for my DBA dissertation defense. His guidance on organizational innovation and project management literature saved me over a year of revision.”
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Al-Mughairi Salim
DBA Executive Candidate (Sultanate of Oman)
Udemy Bootcamp
“Enrolling in Dr. Shakil's Udemy meta-analysis course made quantitative data synthesis effortless. The practical Excel calculation templates were crystal clear and directly applicable to my research paper.”
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Muhammad Hamza Siddiqui
Postgraduate Scholar (Karachi, Pakistan)
Journal Revision
“Dr. Shakil is a master research educator. His guidance on research methodology and peer-review response letters helped our team achieve final acceptance in a top SSCI journal.”
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Min-jun Choi
Post-Doctoral Researcher (Seoul, South Korea)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers to Common Questions

Quotable answers regarding Dr. Shakil's courses, institutional workshops, and consulting.

Who is Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad?

Dr. Muhammad Shakil Ahmad is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside International Business School, Teesside University (UK), specializing in Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Organizational Innovation, with 15+ years of academic experience and 90+ published papers in SSCI-indexed journals.

What courses does Dr. Shakil Ahmad offer?

He offers on-demand courses covering research methodology, literature review writing, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, dissertation structuring, and academic publishing, available on Udemy with lifetime access.

Does Dr. Shakil Ahmad offer HR consulting?

Yes. He provides one-on-one consultations and organizational training in HR policy design, talent strategy, and organizational innovation, drawing on his published research in the field.

Can universities book training with Dr. Shakil Ahmad?

Yes. He delivers live, customized training programs for university research offices, PhD/DBA cohorts, and HR departments, available online or in person.

How many students has Dr. Shakil Ahmad trained?

Over 16,000 learners worldwide, with 20,000+ students enrolled across his Udemy courses and 1,800+ five-star reviews.

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