Training

This page provides information about CRN East of England training.

Here's a handy overview of some of our training courses currently being delivered.

NIHR Learn

You can access all the courses offered on CRN East of England's NIHR Learn page. NIHR Learn is our online Learning Management System and the platform we use to deliver our accredited learning programmes.

Find out more about using NIHR Learn, including how to set up a profile.

Training tips

Preparing for a live interactive session

A number of our training courses consist of both eLearning and an live interactive session, the latter of which aims to help you consolidate the knowledge gained through the eLearning.

After signing up for a live interactive session, you will be sent a confirmation email which includes the meeting link. Please ensure you are able to access the meeting platform specified.


Reflective Practice

Reflection in health and social care is commonplace practice. This short video below was developed by our colleagues at CRN East Midlands and it provides some useful hints and tips of reflective practice.

(Permission to use this video granted on 15 September 2022, Thank you, CRN East Midlands)

Navigating a eLearning Package 1.mp4
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Further Research Learning

Health Research Authority

The HRA has a dedicated Learning Management System, hosting a wide array of research training supporting all aspects of study design. Find out how you can sign up for an account.


NHS R&D Forum

The NHS Research and Development Forum is a professional network for those working in research management and R&D offices across health and social care in the UK. The forum provides access to a range of training to support the development of R&D staff.

CRN East of England Glossary

Please follow the link to view a glossary that our team has created, containing useful terms, including acronyms, programmes, and locations, which relate directly to research delivery within the East of England. 

This glossary is regularly updated, so if you have any suggestions or questions please contact crneoe.training@nihr.ac.uk.

Yearly Training Reports

This infographic provides a visual representation of learner activity, feedback and the new courses released during 2022/23 by the Workforce Development & Training Team. Click in the top right corner of the image for a full screen view of the report. 

East of England Training Report 2022/23.pdf

For any enquiries, please contact us on crneoe.training@nihr.ac.uk