Introduction to Data Management for Clinical Research Studies: Free Online Course with Certificate | The Global Health Network

Overview

The Global Health Training Centre offers a free online course titled Introduction to Data Management for Clinical Research Studies. The programme is provided by The Global Health Network, an international platform supporting health research through knowledge sharing, training, and collaboration. This e-learning resource introduces participants to the core principles and processes of managing research data, covering topics such as data management plans, case report forms, data collection, dataset closure, and data analysis. The self-paced training takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

Who can apply

The learning opportunity is open to clinical researchers, healthcare professionals, research assistants, students, public health professionals, research officers, medical and health sciences students, monitoring evaluation and learning professionals, data management professionals, university researchers, and anyone interested in clinical trials, health administration, or strengthening their research skills. The course is conducted in English.

What you get

Participants gain practical knowledge of clinical research data management at no cost. Certificates are issued separately for each course part to learners who achieve a minimum score of 80% in the final quiz sections. These certificates serve to update professional CVs, demonstrate additional research training, support applications for research assistant roles, and strengthen professional development portfolios.

How to apply

Interested learners can access the training directly through The Global Health Network platform by visiting the official course page, reviewing the learning objectives, selecting the option to take the course, and following the on-screen instructions to view the learning materials and complete the final assessments.