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A collection of resources and courses that we think you may find helpful in your research journey!

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Good Clinical
Practice (GCP)

TASK Research Academy GCP Refresher Course

Cost: R550

A concise refresher on ICH Good Clinical Practice principles for researchers who have completed previous GCP training.

TASK Research Academy GCP Refresher Course

Cost: R550

A concise refresher on ICH Good Clinical Practice principles for researchers who have completed previous GCP training.

Academic Advance (Wits Health Consortium) - GCP for Clinical Staff

Cost: R2550 (E-Learning)

Comprehensive introductory GCP training tailored to healthcare professionals involved in clinical research.

Academic Advance (Wits Health Consortium) - GCP for Clinical Staff

Cost: R2550 (E-Learning)

Comprehensive introductory GCP training tailored to healthcare professionals involved in clinical research.

Academic Advance (Wits Health Consortium) - GCP for Clinical Staff

Cost: R2550 (E-Learning)

Comprehensive introductory GCP training tailored to healthcare professionals involved in clinical research.

CREDE - GCP for Beginners

Cost: R4830 (In-Person)

In-person beginner course covering the fundamentals of ethical and regulatory clinical research.

CREDE - GCP for Beginners

Cost: R4830 (In-Person)

In-person beginner course covering the fundamentals of ethical and regulatory clinical research.

CREDE - GCP for Beginners

Cost: R4830 (In-Person)

In-person beginner course covering the fundamentals of ethical and regulatory clinical research.

Global Health Training Centre

Cost: FREE

Free internationally recognised online course introducing the latest ICH GCP R3 guidelines with certification.

Global Health Training Centre

Cost: FREE

Free internationally recognised online course introducing the latest ICH GCP R3 guidelines with certification.

Alison Good Clinical Practice - ICH Guidelines E6 R2

Cost: FREE

Free self-paced overview of the ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice standards.

Alison Good Clinical Practice - ICH Guidelines E6 R2

Cost: FREE

Free self-paced overview of the ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice standards.

General Research Skills

General Research
Skills

Stellenbosch University - Global Research Short Course

Cost: N/A

Broad introduction to the research process, from study design to dissemination.

Stellenbosch University - Global Research Short Course

Cost: N/A

Broad introduction to the research process, from study design to dissemination.

Alison Essentials of Clinical Research

Cost: FREE

Free introductory course explaining the basic concepts of clinical research and trial conduct.

Alison Essentials of Clinical Research

Cost: FREE

Free introductory course explaining the basic concepts of clinical research and trial conduct.

OpenWHO

Cost: FREE

Free public health and outbreak-response courses developed by the WHO.

OpenWHO

Cost: FREE

Free public health and outbreak-response courses developed by the WHO.

NIH - Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

Cost: FREE

Comprehensive foundation in clinical research methodology taught by NIH experts.

NIH - Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research

Cost: FREE

Comprehensive foundation in clinical research methodology taught by NIH experts.

Global Health Training Centre - Introduction to Clinical Research

Cost: FREE

Beginner-friendly online course covering the essentials of planning and conducting clinical research.

Global Health Training Centre - Introduction to Clinical Research

Cost: FREE

Beginner-friendly online course covering the essentials of planning and conducting clinical research.

Coursera - Science Literacy (University of Alberta)

Cost: FREE

Develops skills to critically evaluate scientific evidence and communicate scientific information.

Coursera - Science Literacy (University of Alberta)

Cost: FREE

Develops skills to critically evaluate scientific evidence and communicate scientific information.

Research for Impact: UCT via Coursera

Cost: $49

Focuses on translating research findings into meaningful societal and policy impact.

Research for Impact: UCT via Coursera

Cost: $49

Focuses on translating research findings into meaningful societal and policy impact.

Biostatistics

Biostatistics I - Stellenbosch University

Cost: N/A

Introduction to statistical concepts commonly used in biomedical research.

Biostatistics I - Stellenbosch University

Cost: N/A

Introduction to statistical concepts commonly used in biomedical research.

Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics (UCT via Coursera)

Cost: FREE

Explains the statistical methods used to interpret medical research papers.

Understanding Clinical Research: Behind the Statistics (UCT via Coursera)

Cost: FREE

Explains the statistical methods used to interpret medical research papers.

SPSS: Wrangling, Visualizing and Modeling Data (via LinkedIn)

Cost: FREE

Practical guide to cleaning, analysing and visualising data using SPSS.

SPSS: Wrangling, Visualizing and Modeling Data (via LinkedIn)

Cost: FREE

Practical guide to cleaning, analysing and visualising data using SPSS.

Summary Statistics in Public Health (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Covers descriptive statistics and data summarisation for public health datasets.

Summary Statistics in Public Health (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Covers descriptive statistics and data summarisation for public health datasets.

Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Multi-course programme covering core statistical methods used in public health research.

Biostatistics in Public Health Specialization (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Multi-course programme covering core statistical methods used in public health research.

Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health Specialization (Imperial College via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Teaches statistical analysis and data visualisation in R with a public health focus.

Statistical Analysis with R for Public Health Specialization (Imperial College via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Teaches statistical analysis and data visualisation in R with a public health focus.

Epidemiology

Stellenbosch University - Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Cost: N/A

Introduces the principles of disease occurrence, distribution and determinants in populations.

Stellenbosch University - Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Cost: N/A

Introduces the principles of disease occurrence, distribution and determinants in populations.

Clinical Epidemiology (Utrecht University via Coursera)

Cost: FREE

Focuses on applying epidemiological methods to clinical decision-making and research.

Clinical Epidemiology (Utrecht University via Coursera)

Cost: FREE

Focuses on applying epidemiological methods to clinical decision-making and research.

Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

Cost: $49

Covers the core concepts and applications of epidemiology in public health practice.

Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

Cost: $49

Covers the core concepts and applications of epidemiology in public health practice.

Epidemiology for Public Health Specialization (Imperial College via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Comprehensive programme on epidemiological methods for population health research.

Epidemiology for Public Health Specialization (Imperial College via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Comprehensive programme on epidemiological methods for population health research.

Communication, Writing and Ethics

Communication,
Writing and Ethics

Designing Effective Science Communication (University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Teaches strategies for communicating scientific findings to diverse audiences.

Designing Effective Science Communication (University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Teaches strategies for communicating scientific findings to diverse audiences.

Foundations of Health Equity Research (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Introduces methods for researching and addressing health disparities and equity.

Foundations of Health Equity Research (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Introduces methods for researching and addressing health disparities and equity.

Writing in the Sciences (Stanford Online via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Highly regarded course on writing clear, concise and publishable scientific papers.

Writing in the Sciences (Stanford Online via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Highly regarded course on writing clear, concise and publishable scientific papers.

How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Institut Polytechnique de Paris via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Step-by-step guide to preparing, submitting and publishing research manuscripts.

How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Institut Polytechnique de Paris via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Step-by-step guide to preparing, submitting and publishing research manuscripts.

Operational Research for Humanitarians (University de Geneve via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Covers ethical and practical approaches to conducting research in humanitarian settings.

Operational Research for Humanitarians (University de Geneve via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Covers ethical and practical approaches to conducting research in humanitarian settings.

TRREE E-Learning Modules

Cost: FREE

Free collection of modules covering research ethics, informed consent, GCP and ethics review.

TRREE E-Learning Modules

Cost: FREE

Free collection of modules covering research ethics, informed consent, GCP and ethics review.

Miscellaneous

Population Health: Syndemics (Universiteit Leiden via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Explores how biological, social and environmental factors interact to influence population health.

Population Health: Syndemics (Universiteit Leiden via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Explores how biological, social and environmental factors interact to influence population health.

Qualitative Research Methods (University of Amsterdam via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Introduces qualitative study design, interviews, focus groups and thematic analysis.

Qualitative Research Methods (University of Amsterdam via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Introduces qualitative study design, interviews, focus groups and thematic analysis.

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate via Coursera

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Beginner-friendly programme teaching data cleaning, analysis, visualisation and spreadsheets.

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate via Coursera

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Beginner-friendly programme teaching data cleaning, analysis, visualisation and spreadsheets.

AI: Ethics and Societal Challenges (Lund University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Examines the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI technologies.

AI: Ethics and Societal Challenges (Lund University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Examines the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI technologies.

Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Introduces the design, conduct and critical appraisal of clinical trials.

Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Introduces the design, conduct and critical appraisal of clinical trials.

GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis Specialization (University of Toronot via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Teaches spatial analysis, GIS mapping and geospatial data interpretation.

GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis Specialization (University of Toronot via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Teaches spatial analysis, GIS mapping and geospatial data interpretation.

Translating Research to Communities (University of Michigan via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Focuses on implementing evidence-based interventions effectively in real-world communities.

Translating Research to Communities (University of Michigan via Coursera)

Cost: 7-Day Free Trial

Focuses on implementing evidence-based interventions effectively in real-world communities.

Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Provides a practical introduction to conducting systematic reviews and quantitative evidence synthesis.

Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (Johns Hopkins University via Coursera)

Cost: $49

Provides a practical introduction to conducting systematic reviews and quantitative evidence synthesis.

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