Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
5 hours100% online
How it works
Introduction to Data Management in Clinical Research
Hone data management skills to advance clinical research – and your career
Effective data management in clinical trials is the backbone of credible research. Without it, we risk overlooking impactful discoveries and compromising the integrity of groundbreaking innovations.
Hone one of medical research’s most important skills on this two-week, online course from the University of Birmingham. On this comprehensive deep dive of data management, you’ll explore how to handle trial data, from collection to archiving, and the quality processes required along the way.
By the end, you’ll be able to design and implement robust data management plans to enhance the accuracy and reliability of your trial results, ultimately strengthening your team’s ability to deliver high-quality, impactful research.
Grow as a data manager with critical management skills and data validation techniques
On the first week of this course, you’ll lay the foundations for effective data management. Learn to create comprehensive data management plans and discover various validation strategies to ensure data accuracy.
Promote quality assurance in clinical data management
By the second week of this course, you’ll segue into the role of data collection and quality assurance. You’ll examine various monitoring strategies, including site and central monitoring, to maintain data integrity throughout the trial.
You’ll then wrap up this course by understanding end-of-trial processes, including cleaning and archiving data.
Learn with the experts at the University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham’s Centre for Clinical Trials is a leading UK institution for clinical trial research. With the help of their experts, who’ve crafted this course to deliver exclusive insights and in-demand skills, you’ll be supported throughout your learning journey.
Syllabus
Week 1
Week 1
Introduction
Welcome to this course on The Managements of Data in Clinical Trials. This activity gives you the chance to meet the lead educators on the course as well as giving you an overview of the course.
Plans for the Management of Clinical Trial Data
This section provides an overview of Data Management Plans, Critical Data Items, DRF Development, and more. It explains their roles within data management in clinical research.
Week 2
Week 2
The Collection of Data and Quality Assurance
This section offers an overview of Clinical Trials Monitoring, including on-site monitoring and the concept of a monitoring plan, along with examples and review forms.
End of Trial and Archiving
This penultimate section focuses on the conclusion of a clinical trial, detailing the final data validation process and the importance of archiving trial data.
Course Wrap-up
In this final section, we wrap up the course with one final video.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
Available now
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Evaluate the impact of data management processes on data integrity
- Design a plan detailing the management and validation of clinical trial data
- Defend the value of determining the data items critical to the success of the trial
- Recognise the key considerations in database design and the design of Case Report Forms
- Develop plans for the monitoring of trial data to assure its quality and validity
- Summarise the end of trial processes for data cleaning and archiving
Who is the course for?
This introductory course is for anyone setting up clinical trials and responsible for ensuring trial data integrity, such as aspiring chief investigators, trial coordinators, managers, data managers, and administrators. No prior knowledge is needed to join.
Who will you learn with?
I work as the Training, Education and Strategy Lead for the Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU), and I have over 20 years experience of working in clinical trials both in academia and in industry.
Ways to learn | Buy this course | Subscribe & save | Limited access |
---|---|---|---|
Choose the best way to learn for you! | $54/one-off payment | $244.99 for a whole year Automatically renews | Free |
Fulfill your current learning need | Develop skills to further your career | Sample the course materials | |
Access to this course | tick | tick | Access expires 18 Feb 2025 |
Access to 1,000+ courses | cross | tick | cross |
Learn at your own pace | tick | tick | cross |
Discuss your learning in comments | tick | tick | tick |
Certificate when you're eligible | Printed and digital | Digital only | cross |
Cancel for free anytime |
Ways to learn
Choose the best way to learn for you!
Subscribe & save
$244.99 for a whole year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$54/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Limited access
Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 18 Feb 2025
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades) Sale price available until 3 March 2025 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply. |
Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)
Sale price available until 3 March 2025 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply.
Learning on FutureLearn
Your learning, your rules
- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
Want to know more about learning on FutureLearn? Using FutureLearn
Do you know someone who'd love this course? Tell them about it...
More courses you might like
Learners who joined this course have also enjoyed these courses.
Browse more in Healthcare & Medicine and Psychology & Mental Health