Training | ACCORD - Academic and Clinical Central Office for Research and Development

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.

ACCORD webinars

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

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.