ADR UK training is delivered by each national partner:
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ADR England works with partners across sectors to deliver training focused on key areas within our flagship datasets.
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ADR Wales offers a comprehensive set of courses through the Datacise Open Learning platform, in partnership with Population Data Science at Swansea University, the SAIL Databank, and other UK and international institutions. Read more about Datacise.
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ADR Scotland provides the Introduction to Administrative Data Research and Analysis course, a popular program featuring expert-led lectures and practical exercises in R. Topics include data provenance, ethical contexts, record linkage, data visualisation, and more.
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ADR Northern Ireland will soon be releasing new flagship datasets for research use. Stay tuned for upcoming training offerings tailored to these datasets.
Browse the list below to explore dataset-specific courses designed to improve knowledge of flagship datasets, as well as courses to enhance technical skills. For a complete list, select ‘View All’ at the top right.
To view other types of events, such as conferences, visit the ADR UK Events page.
Upcoming training from ADR UK
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Datacise Open Learning - Free online courses
Self-paced courses
Datacise Open Learning have launched a suite of free, online, and self-paced courses.
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Text mining for administrative data analysis
02/12/2024 - 03/12/2024
This course from Datacise Open Learning offers a comprehensive introduction to text mining techniques for analysing unstructured administrative data. It is designed for individuals new to handling unstructured data, with a focus on transforming raw, free-text data into valuable insights that inform decision-making processes.
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Previous training courses
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From discovery to analysis: A hands-on course using Data First – linked criminal justice synthetic data
21/11/2024
This training is designed to equip attendees with essential skills and knowledge in criminal justice administrative data research. It has been developed as part of the ADR UK-funded Ministry of Justice Data First programme, together with the UK Data Service.
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Introduction to using linked data between the Ministry of Justice and Department for Education - Online course
20/11/2024 - 21/11/2024
This short online course provides an introduction to an existing data linkage between the Ministry of Justice and Department for Education, with a particular focus on the Police National Computer (PNC) and National Pupil Database (NPD). The course will include a mixture of lectures, interactive sessions, and practical exercises to put learning into practice.
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Introduction to Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data
20/11/2024 - 21/11/2024
The Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health at University College London is hosting a two-day intensive workshop focused on the ECHILD dataset. This workshop is specifically designed for those dedicated to advancing research in the social, health, and statistical sciences.
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Introduction to the National Pupil Database (National Centre for Research Methods)
13/11/2024 - 14/11/2024
Back by popular demand, this course provides an introduction to the National Pupil Database (NPD), an administrative data resource covering the education system in England. It will be administered online by the National Centre for Research Methods.
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An introduction to data visualisation using administrative data
25/07/2024 - 26/07/2024
This interactive course will provide attendees with a framework for designing and developing effective data visualisations, and equip them with the skills to critically appraise design ideas, and apply practical knowledge to identify a design brief’s key features.
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Introduction to data linkage
17/07/2024 - 18/07/2024
This short course is designed to give participants a practical introduction to data linkage. It is aimed at both analysts intending to link data themselves and researchers who want to understand more about the linkage process and its implications for analysis of linked data.
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Recommended courses and resources
We periodically gather recommendations from our grant recipients on courses they have completed and found valuable for researchers working with administrative data. If you have recently taken a course you found especially helpful, please let us know so we can share it with others.
To explore introductory learning resources and courses on what administrative data is and how you can use it, check out the examples on Getting started with administrative data.
National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM): Training and events
NCRM offers a searchable training database with a wide range of courses. Past highlights have included courses on data visualisation, statistical methods, and advanced modelling techniques.
Institute for Government (IfG) Academy: Engaging with government workshop series
The IfG Academy provides a series of workshops focused on effective government engagement strategies. These sessions offer valuable insights and practical skills for interacting with government institutions.
LinkedIn Learning
Access to LinkedIn Learning requires an account, but it offers a wide selection of courses valuable for data professionals. Recommended options include the Structured Query Language for Data Analysis series, ideal for building foundational skills in data management and analysis.
The University of Edinburgh: Postgraduate Professional Development in data science, technology and innovation
The University of Edinburgh offers a Postgraduate Professional Development programme with specialised training in data science, technology, and innovation. A highlighted course in this program is Data Management with Structured Query Language for Social Scientists, designed to provide social science researchers with essential data management skills.
Swansea University: Health data science courses
Swansea University provides both introductory and advanced courses on the analysis of linked health data. While these courses focus on health datasets, the analytical skills taught are valuable for researchers working with various types of data.
