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Training resources and materials for researchers

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Training resources and materials for researchers

This page provides an overview of training opportunities designed to help researchers access and work with data securely, effectively and in compliance with relevant guidelines.
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Safe Researcher training

Researchers wanting access to datasets must demonstrate that they have the skills, knowledge and experience to use data safely and effectively, adhering to the 5 Safe principles: Safe people; Safe projects; Safe settings; Safe outputs; Safe data.

Whilst different datasets will have varying requirements, many expect applicants to have completed up-to-date safe researcher training.

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Accredited Researcher training

Accredited Researcher status under the Digital Economy Act 2017 allows researchers to carry out analysis and produce outputs on projects in a Trusted Research Environment (TRE). Individuals must have an undergraduate degree (or higher) and experience working with statistics or been involved in conducting quantitative research.

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Electronic Health Records (EHR) for research

See below an introductory course to Electronic Health Records (EHR) run by Imperial College London.

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CLOSER (Cohort & Longitudinal Studies Enhancement Resources) Training and Learning Hubs

CLOSER hosts a range of free online training and learning resources for researchers using cohort and longitudinal study data.

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HDR UK Futures

Expert-led, CPD-accredited video-based courses, ideal for health data science professionals and students. The HDR UK Futures online learning platform is free to use and has over 500 courses to choose from, to either learn new skills or keep up to date with the latest developments.

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