Research Data Management: Introductory Course – develop essential skills for managing research data
The National Science Centre Poland (NCN) invites researchers, future researchers, and anyone interested in open science to participate in the free online course Research Data Management: Introductory Course.
The course provides an introduction to the key concepts, principles, and best practices of Research Data Management (RDM), helping participants develop the skills needed to effectively plan, organise, store, and share research data throughout the research lifecycle.
During the course, participants will learn about Open Science principles, research funders’ requirements, and international standards for responsible data management. The training covers practical aspects of preparing Data Management Plans (DMPs), managing research workflows, applying FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), selecting appropriate data repositories, using metadata and persistent identifiers, and understanding basic legal aspects related to research data sharing.
The course consists of six modules combining theoretical knowledge with practical examples and includes multimedia materials, expert interviews, webinar recordings, and opportunities for discussion with other participants.
The training is delivered entirely online in English. It is self-paced, with a suggested duration of six weeks and an estimated workload of 3–5 hours per week. No prior knowledge of Research Data Management is required, making the course suitable for beginners from all research disciplines.
Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a free certificate of completion.
The course is available free of charge on the Navoica platform: https://navoica.pl/courses/course-v1:ncn+research-data-management-introductory-course+edition-1/about
Course end date: October 31, 2026
Published: 4 August 2026