Teaching courses for researchers

Within the framework of the National Forum for Research Data Management, Danish universities have developed an e-learning course on research data management. The course consists of three modules: Introduction, FAIR Principles and data management plans. Each module takes approx. 20 minutes.


Module 1: Introduction

Module 1: Introduction


Learning objectives: 
at the end of this module, you will be able to...

  • understand the importance of managing research data
  • understand how the most important stakeholders in research data management (RDM) can influence research
  • identify different types of research data within different disciplines
  • understand what RDM entails in terms of the research data lifecycle
Modul 2: FAIR-principper

Module 2: The FAIR principles


Learning objectives: – 
at the end of this module, you will be able to...

  •  identify key elements that help make research data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable
  •  understand how these key elements are used in different research disciplines and different research workflows
  •  distinguish between FAIR data and open data
Modul 3: Data Management plan

Module 3: Data management plans


Learning objectives:
at the end of this module, you will be able to...

  •  understand the added value of drawing up data management plans in research projects
  •  identify challenges in projects in relation to data management
  •  identify stakeholders who require a DMP, and know how to start preparing a DMP, including which topics to cover.

Data Horror Escape Room - links for relevant Data Management teaching materials

Data Horror Escape Room

Open Science Escape Room

Software Horror Game 

Dilemma Game

ReproJuice