Introduction to Data Management in Clinical Research

Improve the quality of medical research with clinical data management tools to collect, manage, and store trial data effectively. Grow flexibly with the University of Birmingham.

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2 weeks

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5 hours

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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.

  • 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.

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