Course recommendations for PhD students

On-demand courses recommended for PhD students

As a PhD student, you need tailored support and resources to excel in your academic career. To support your journey, we have carefully shortlisted courses that are most relevant to your learning needs. 

Whether you are preparing to publish, aiming to improve your research skills, or seeking guidance on the best practices for communicating your research findings, our practical training courses will help you build a solid foundation for future success. 

Explore our recommended courses for PhD students at each stage of the research cycle, or browse the full catalogue of courses.

Design research & Secure funding

Experiments: From Idea to Design

Master experimental design to pave the way for conducting effective research.

Persuasive Grant Writing

Learn effective grant-writing techniques to secure funding for conferences, research visits, and projects.

Experiment and analyse

Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing

Build a strong foundation in data analysis to maximise your outputs and avoid costly mistakes.

Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting

Learn key processes for effective data analysis, from exploring datasets, to selecting your methods and troubleshooting issues. 

Interpreting Scientific Results

Explore the best techniques for interpreting your results to avoid misinterpretation and ensure accurate conclusions.

Managing Research Data

Uphold research integrity, reproducibility and compliance with good data management practices.

Write and publish

Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper

Learn how to select the most appropriate journal for your research to reach your intended audience.

Writing a Research Paper: 2nd edition

Refine your academic writing skills to build your publication record.

Publishing a Research Paper: 2nd edition

Understand the publication process to publish your research more effectively.

Research Integrity: Publication Ethics

Learn ethical publishing practices to uphold academic integrity and avoid common mistakes.

Share and disseminate & Work with others

Creating Successful Research Posters

Design impactful posters to showcase your work at conferences and increase your visibility and networking opportunities

Introduction to Collaboration

Enhance research outcomes by developing effective collaboration skills in your teams or across international projects.

Develop your career

Building a Strong Online Researcher Profile

Establish your professional identity and build online visibility in the research community.

Getting an Academic Research Position

Plan your next career move. From finding opportunities to tailoring applications and preparing for interviews.

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