Delivering Research Data Management Services

Online Course

Future Learn
Delivering Research Data Management Services

What is the course about?

Delivering Research Data Management Services
The course Delivering Research Data Management Services is an online class provided by The University of Edinburgh through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Gain confidence in your ability to design, develop and review research data management services.

Course description
  • Discover how data should be managed in your business
  • 5 weeks
  • Data transforms the way we live and work, so it’s becoming increasingly important that it’s stored and organised correctly. On this course, you’ll learn how to develop and deliver effective data management services to improve research in your organisation.
  • You’ll discover common research support services, how to create data management plans, and how to develop your own research data management roadmap.
  • Learn from experts in the field from the internationally-recognised Digital Curation Centre and Research Data Netherlands and build your confidence in supporting researchers and preserving data.
  • What research support services are commonly offered and who is responsible for providing them?
  • How to perform your own gap analysis and what tools you will need to make it happen
  • How to support researchers to develop Data Management Plans (DMPs) and offer feedback or consultations 
  • How to provide for short and long term preservation and storage of research data and where possible, use existing community standards
  • How to develop your own RDM Roadmap
  • Develop confidence among research support professionals in designing, developing and reviewing institutional RDM services
  • Identify the complexities of setting up new service(s) through practical tips, helpful use cases, interactive models, (collaborative) exercises and above all, through having the opportunity to learn from experts in the field
  • Develop and build a community that will collectively support each other in the provision of services to support and encourage researchers in data management and sharing best practice, and through this spur innovation and growth
  • Engage with RDNL (NL) and DCC (UK), to provide learners with guidance and training of international remit that can be applied in various contexts, crossing national borders and industries
  • This course is for individuals that support researchers to manage and share their data, including librarians, IT and information specialists, data stewards, and research office staff.
  • The University of Edinburgh
  • Founded in 1583, the University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top universities and is globally recognised for research, innovation and high-quality teaching.
  • Digital Curation Centre (DCC)
  • The Digital Curation Centre (DCC) is an internationally-recognised centre of expertise in digital curation with a focus on building capability and skills for research data management.
  • Research Data Netherlands
  • Research Data Netherlands is an alliance between 4TU.Centre for Research Data, Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) and SURFsara.

Prerequisites & Facts

Delivering Research Data Management Services

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

The University of Edinburgh

Course Skill Level

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

Degree & Cost

Delivering Research Data Management Services

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / The University of Edinburgh you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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