# Free On-line course for research data management: MANTRA

Research Data <span class="caps">MANTRA</span> [http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/](http://datalib.edina.ac.uk/mantra/) is a course designed for PhD students and others who are planning a research project using digital data.

This is a free on-line course for anyone who needs to manage research data including faculty and students.

On completion of this course you will:

- Recognize the importance of good practice in managing research data in general and apply it within your own work context.
- Apply knowledge gained to be able to draw up a data management plan and maintain it throughout the project life.
- Be able to organize and document your data efficiently during the course of your project.
- Be aware of the options available to you to securely store and back up your data.
- Be able to use <span class="caps">SPSS</span>, NVivo, R, or ArcGIS for data handling.

The course covers data management, data protection, data storage, security and preservation, and offers tools and solutions for organizing data.