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Library Research Support: Open Research: RDM training courses

This guide is intended to provide advice and support on open access research, including guidance around Durham Research Online (DRO), open access publishing, research data management and related topics.

DCAD training

The University currently runs one regular, in-person training course for all research-active staff.  We can also provide bespoke training to research groups.  Please email the Research Data Manager, Nicholas Syrotiuk, to discuss your requirements.

Course name When Where How to register
Writing a good Data Management Plan 18 March 2026, 13.00-14.30 TLC 220 Inkpath
Writing a good Data Management Plan 10 June 2026, 10.00-11.30 TLC 220 Inkpath

Online training

University of Edinburgh and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have teamed up to create a massive open online course called Research Data Management and Sharing.  It includes five modules covering all the most important aspects of research data management.

The course is available in 22 languages.

Time and effort required:  13 hours to complete course

Please see full details of course on Coursera web site.