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Showing 1 to 24 of 26 courses

An Introduction to Public Speaking: How to design and deliver successful speeches

This half-day course covers how to plan, design and deliver a successful speech or presentation for clinical researchers and research team...

Start Date
30/09/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

An Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Health Research

This six-session course introduces the key principles in research design and strategy for qualitative research in healthcare. Discounts...

Start Date
06/07/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£540.00
Duration
3 weeks

Basics of Practical Data Science for Health & Social Care

Learn to explore, clean, and visualise health & social care data in R programming language to support evidence-based decisions.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£195.00
Duration
12 weeks

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

Explore the diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory diseases using case studies from low resource settings. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Conducting Interviews in Qualitative Health Research

This one-day course introduces knowledge and skills required to conduct and analyse qualitative health research. Discounts...

Start Date
18/08/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£190.00
Duration
1 day

Data Ethics for Health and Social Care

Discover foundational concepts, engage with ethical approaches, and learn to evaluate health and social care data through an ethical lens.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Data Management Planning

A 2-hour workshop covering the basic components and creation of Data Management Plans for research projects. Funding available.

Start Date
29/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

Learn about the different types of data and computational methods involved in stratified healthcare and precision medicine.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course (ECTMC) 2026

This two-day course aims to develop your knowledge and skills in clinical trial management.

Start Date
03/12/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£570.00
Duration
2 days

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Laboratories

This 2.5 hour course covers the importance of GCP for Labs and how to apply it in research studies. Funding available.

Start Date
27/05/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

Learn more about the concept of dignity in health and social care and how to confidently promote dignity in practice. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
3 weeks

Informed Consent in Clinical Research – Adults (Scotland)

A half-day course examining ethical, legal and practical aspects of consent in clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
28/05/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Inspection Survival Guide: Being prepared for an MHRA GCP inspection

This half-day course gives an overview of the GCP inspection process in clinical research settings. Funding available. 

Start Date
11/06/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Introduction to Data Visualisation

Explore data visualisation in health and social care. Discover its importance, application, and design in turning data into engaging insights.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Introduction to Health Data Analytics and R

Discover health data analytics essentials with R. Unlock R's potential for AI, bioinformatics, admin, and epidemiology insights. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Natural Language Processing (NLP) 1 in R for Health and Social Care

Develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with a critical understanding of ethical and social impacts of text data use.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£295.00
Duration
12 weeks

Natural Language Processing (NLP) 2 in R for Health and Social Care

Continue to develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with an insight into ethical and social impacts of text data use.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£295.00
Duration
12 weeks

Paediatric Consent - The Practicalities and Legalities in taking consent for Paediatric Trials

A half-day course discussing required considerations for informed consent in paediatric clinical research. Funding available.

Start Date
24/06/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Patient and Public Involvement in Research (PPI) Summer School

This three half-day summer school will build your confidence and skills in PPI, helping you to carry out your first PPI activity or enhance your...

Start Date
30/06/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£300.00
Duration
3 days

Safe Data Access: Working in Trusted Research Environments

Explore accessing sensitive health data in Trusted Research Environments using the Five Safes Framework and safe researcher principles. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
12 weeks

Self Care and Wellbeing: A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care

Learn practical techniques to improve your wellbeing and manage your response to stress so you can care for others effectively.  

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
3 weeks

Sit Less, Get Active

Do you feel like you spend too much time sitting? Learn about how to sit less and become more active.   

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
3 weeks

Teaching in Clinical Environments

Learn how to ensure safe and effective patient care through this short course aimed at clinical...

Start Date
From 15/10/2025
Delivery Mode

Blended (Online and In Person)

Cost
Free
Duration
Varies

There's an SOP for that! A practical guide to Standard Operating Procedures

This half-day course explains the importance of SOPs in clinical research and how to write and manage them effectively. Funding available.

Start Date
28/05/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day
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