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Training

Coding for Reproducible Research 

Coding for Reproducible Research (CfRR) offers hands-on courses and self-study materials to support colleagues in developing their digital skills and enable them to confidently progress technical aspects of their work, such as data processing and interrogation, in an efficient and reproducible manner. 

The programme provides training on specific languages such as and , alongside training in good practice and reproducible working methods.

All workshops are open to any staff or student, from any faculty or team, and are accessible from any campus. We provide opportunities for novices through to experts to further their skills. Visit for more details or to check the . Alternatively, contact us on CodingforReproducibleResearch@exeter.ac.uk for more information.

The initiative is overseen by Dr Fliss Guest (Head of the RSA team - who support delivery) and Dr Eilis Hannon who established the programme as part of her Research Software Engineering Fellowship in 2022. They can be contacted directly or via the initiative email account to discuss the wider strategy for the programme.

Digital Skills Accelerator

As organisations seek to incorporate data driven decisions into their strategy and daily operations, they rely on staff who can manage, process, analyse, and visualise large volumes of data effectively.  

Recognising the growing skills gap and the critical need for employees to combine advanced data expertise with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving tools and trends, continuous technical development is essential for organisations to stay competitive.  

The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Digital Skills Accelerator offers inclusive digital skills training tailored to workforce needs. This program supports both technical skill development and educator proficiency for sustainable organizational growth. 

• The training includes data science and programming courses from beginner to advanced levels, adaptable to real-world organizational challenges. 

• It also provides training for internal educators to build lasting in-house expertise in digital skills delivery. 

• Course examples include Introduction to R, Python for Data Analysis, Introduction to Machine Learning, and Version Control with Git & GitHub, with flexible delivery options to suit partner needs.

Our Bespoke Training Offer 

We offer two complementary streams of activity that can be delivered as off-the-shelf workshops or tailored to the specific needs of your organisation. Drawing on extensive experience of designing and delivering inclusive digital skills training, we work with partners at different stages of digital readiness to identify capability gaps, clarify priorities, and build learning experiences that are practical, relevant, and sustainable. This flexible model supports both immediate skills development and longer-term organisational capacity and competitiveness. 

Data Science and Digital Innovation 

This strand offers a range of training in data science, coding, and software development, from introductory sessions for beginners through to more advanced topics for experienced practitioners. Courses can be delivered individually or as part of a broader programme and are designed to be inclusive, practical, and adaptable to sector-specific contexts and organisational priorities. 

Proficiency in Teaching Digital Skills 

Alongside technical training, we offer development for employees who are ready to become internal trainers in digital and data science skills. This strand equips participants with the pedagogical knowledge and confidence to design and deliver high-quality training, enabling organisations to build and sustain in-house expertise. By investing in staff who can both apply and teach these skills, organisations strengthen their long-term capability, respond more effectively to changing tools and methods, and create a more self-sustaining model of workforce development. 

For more information on the training we could offer, please for our internal training programme. To arrange a call to find out more about our bespoke training service, get in touch via DigitalSkillsAccelerator@exeter.ac.uk.