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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Apr 21 2026 -

A Practical Guide to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Research

This half-day workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of what PPI in research is all about.

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Apr 22 2026 -

Navigating the new clinical trial regulations: ACCORD Q&A webinar

This webinar offers researchers the opportunity to ask questions about ACCORD's updated Sponsor SOPs in preparation for the new UK Clinical Trial Regulations and ICH GCP E6(R3).

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Apr 29 2026 -

Knowledge Mobilisation and co-production workshop

This one-day workshop offers an introduction to knowledge mobilisation (KM) as an approach to enable research impact.

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May 11 2026 -

Edinburgh Clinical Research Methodology Course (ECRMC) 2026

A two-day introductory course providing a comprehensive overview of methods and frameworks essential for conducting 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.

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May 19 2026 -

Lothian Clinical Research Welcome Day

ACCORD and Edinburgh CRF are holding a Welcome Day for those who have recently been appointed into a clinical research role in NHS Lothian or University of Edinburgh.

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May 27 2026 -

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for Laboratories

This 2.5 hour course covers the importance of GCP for Labs and how to apply it in research studies.

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May 28 2026 -

There is an SOP for that! A practical guide to Standard Operating Procedures

This half-day course explains the importance of SOPs in clinical research and how to write and manage them effectively.

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Jun 11 2026 -

Inspection Survival Guide: Being prepared for an MHRA GCP inspection

This half-day course gives an overview of the GCP inspection process in clinical research settings.

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Jun 30 2026 -

Patient and Public Involvement in Research - Summer School

This three-day summer school will build your confidence and skills in PPI, helping you to carry out your first PPI activity or enhance your existing practice.

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