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Data skills modules FAQs

About the modules

The UK Data Service data skills modules offer flexible online learning for people who work with social science data. Most modules are at an introductory level and take around 20 to 60 minutes to complete.

Most modules can be accessed in two ways:

Guest access: complete modules without creating an account.
Free account: track your progress and gain certificates.

Frequently asked questions

The modules are for anyone interested in the topic and who has any required prior knowledge. Most are designed for beginners and focus on finding, accessing, managing and using social science data.

The modules cover topics including:

Finding, accessing and using social science data, including survey data, census data and international databanks.
Collecting, managing and archiving research data.
Computational social science topics, including synthetic data.

Browse the full collection of modules. New modules are added regularly.

No. Most modules can be completed as a guest without signing in.

However, if you want to track your progress or receive certificates, you will need to create an account.

Do I pay for modules or for an account?

No, the modules and data skills module account are free of charge.

If you are affiliated with a university or higher education institution, you may be able to sign in using your institutional account via Shibboleth.

If you cannot use Shibboleth, you can create an account using an email address and password.

No. Your modules account is separate from your UK Data Service account.

Use the discussion forum on the platform.

Guests can view forum discussions.
Logged-in users can post questions and reply to discussions.

Please read the pinned forum guidance before posting.

You can also contact us through our helpdesk.

Please contact the Moodle Administrator by email.

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Data skills modules FAQs

About the modules

Frequently asked questions

Who are the modules for?

What topics do the modules cover?

Do I need an account to access modules?

How do I sign up?

Is my modules account linked to my UK Data Service account?

How can I ask questions about module content?

Who do I contact if I have technical problems?

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