Training

The Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility (CRF) Education Core delivers high-quality education and training to the clinical research community through a diverse programme of courses, webinars, and online resources.

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ACCORD webinars

Explore webinars that have been delivered by ACCORD teams, covering key topics in research governance, regulations, ethics, and best practice. 

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Educational resources

Access free eLearning and online resources to support your clinical research knowledge, from trial management to ethics and data analysis.

Courses and events

The CRF offers a wide range of training to support researchers at every stage of their journey and to promote excellence in research practice.

Topics include:

  • Planning and conducting research
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Effective communication of findings

Courses are open to anyone involved or interested in clinical research, regardless of academic background, profession, or organisation.

The Education Core works closely with NHS Lothian, the University of Edinburgh, other CRFs, academic partners, and industry. This ensures the training is current, practical, and relevant to both local and national research communities.

Upcoming events

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Nov 05 2025 -

GCP for Laboratories

This course will provide you with an understanding of the importance of GCP for Laboratories and its practical application in research settings.

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Nov 06 2025 -

Edinburgh Clinical Trial Management Course

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

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Nov 10 2025 -

Planning and Conducting a Systematic Review

This course is designed to provide practical guidance on all the steps involved in doing a systematic review from planning through to completion.

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Nov 27 2025 -

Lothian Clinical Research Welcome Day

An introduction event for those new to working in clinical research in Lothian.

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Dec 10 2025 -

Qualitative Data Analysis: A Practical Workshop

This half-day workshop will give you the opportunity to learn and apply skills in qualitative data analysis

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Feb 02 2026 -

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

This course covers how to plan, design and deliver a successful speech or presentation.

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Mar 18 2026 -

An Introduction to Health Economics

An interactive session introducing key concepts of health economics and allocation of health resource in relation to clinical research.

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May 11 2026 -

11th Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course

A two-day introductory course providing a comprehensive overview of methods and frameworks essential for conducting clinical research, recognising the diversity of approaches from randomised controlled trials through to qualitative methods.

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