Data Collection, Monitoring & Data Management in Clinical Research
This course traces the flow of data from source to database lock. Learners explore source data collection, eCRF/CRF entry, validation, Source Data Verification (SDV), monitoring plans and responsibilities, clinical data management workflows, and introductory statistical analysis planning.
Course Benefits & Career Prospects
- Distinguish between source data, CRFs/eCRFs, and validated study databases.
- Perform or support Source Data Verification and query resolution.
- Understand monitoring plans, on‑site and remote monitoring activities.
- Follow basic clinical data management (CDM) workflows through database lock.
- Job placement assistance: data coordinator, monitoring support, or CDM trainee roles.
Modules
- Clinical Data Collection, Entry & Validation
- Source Data Verification (SDV)
- Monitoring Plan Development, Monitor Responsibilities & Site Monitoring Visits (SMV)
- Clinical Data Management (CDM) Workflow
- Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs) & Fundamentals of Data Interpretation