Data Management

This series provides training on research data management basics.

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About these Courses

Data Management series is organized into two courses: Data Management for Biomedical Research and Data Management for SBE Research. They are intended for those involved in all stages of research studies with human subjects, from planning for data collection and management to data sharing and archiving.

These courses were written and peer-reviewed by experts.

Organizational Subscription Price: Available as part of a Make Your Own base subscription or as a subscription add-on for $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations or $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations.

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Biomedical Researchers, Institutional Review Board (IRB) members, SBE Researchers, Students

Basic Courses

Data Management for Biomedical Research

Introduces the basics of planning for, managing, sharing, and archiving data generated through biomedical research involving human participants.

Data Management for SBE Research

Introduces the basics of planning for and managing data generated through SBE research involving human participants.

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FAQs

Who should take the Data Management courses?

These courses are for biomedical and social science researchers at all levels (particularly graduate students and post-doctoral fellows), as well as IRB members and staff.

How do the Data Management courses complement other CITI Program courses?

These courses are meant to be supplemental training to Human Subjects Research Comprehensive or Foundations courses.

The data management topics in these courses go beyond the foundational concepts of privacy and confidentiality covered in the basic CITI Program Human Subjects Research courses by providing practical, nuts-and-bolts guidance on managing research data throughout research projects' lifecycle. These courses do not repeat information from the Information Privacy and Security (IPS) series (including the Information Security and FERPA courses, which do touch on related but different aspects of data management and sharing).

Why should someone take Data Management courses?

These courses aim to introduce members of the IRB community and researchers to key aspects of data management. The courses provide insights on both practical and ethical issues related to managing data generated through interaction with human subjects and uses examples to explain and illustrate core concepts.

These courses will also help researchers to prepare their own data management and sharing plans.

How long will the courses take a learner to complete?

The Data Management for SBE Research course consists of three (3) modules and the Data Management for Biomedical Research consists of four (4) modules. Each module contains detailed content and a quiz, as well as images and supplemental materials.

Modules vary in length, and learners may require different amounts of time to complete them based on their familiarity and knowledge of the topic. However, they can complete them at their own pace. Modules are each designed to take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete, which means an entire course could take about one to two and a half hours to complete.

Are these courses eligible for continuing medical education credits?

These courses do not currently have CE/CME credits available.

What are the required modules for learner groups?

These courses are designed to be completed sequentially (we recommend all modules are set as “required”).

What are the advantages of CITI Program's Data Management courses?

These courses provide role-specific, peer-reviewed training written by experts in data management. Along with CITI Program's advantages, including our experience, customization options, cost-effectiveness, and focus on organizational and learner needs, this makes it an excellent choice for data management training.