Rets'epile Mohlalefi
Certificate of Excellence
Research Code Academy Class of 2026
This certificate is proudly awarded to
Cohort Period
June - August 2026
Certificate Number
Issue Date
RCAC1-2026-2791
For Best Research Design
In recognition of the most rigorous and well-grounded research process in RCA Bootcamp 2026, for clarity of problem definition, sound methodology, and findings that meaningfully shaped the final solution.
Julian Zaabu Kayikayi
Kevin Ziyada Aseru
Tech Lead
Research Code Respond
Managing director
Research Code Respond
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Issue date: September 1, 2026

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Issued by

Research Code Respond

Type

Certification

Level

Intermediate

Format

Online

Duration

12 weeks

Price

Free

Description

Awarded for achieving the Best Research Design at the RCA Social Innovation Bootcamp 2026 Demo Day. Over the 12-week program, the recipient's team demonstrated the most rigorous, well-grounded community research methodology across their track, establishing a precise problem statement, conducting high-quality data collection and analysis, and directly translating empirical findings into a high-impact technical solution.

Skills

Community-Based Research

Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis

Research Methodology

Problem Definition & Framing

Evidence-Based Design

User & Needs Assessment

Social Impact Evaluation

Earning Criteria

Other

Problem Statement Clarity: Defined a precise, well-articulated social problem grounded in community realities.

Other

Methodological Rigor: Selected and executed an appropriate, structured, and thorough research methodology.

Other

Data Quality & Analysis: Conducted high-standard data collection and meaningful synthesis of community findings.

Other

Research-to-Solution Translation: Directly and clearly leveraged research insights to shape the architecture and features of the final technical solution.