Training resources

The Cochrane Collaboration runs regular face-to-face training workshops for authors of Cochrane reviews at introductory and advanced levels.

Our workshop schedule lists the available workshops by region.
Your local Cochrane Centre may have more information about events near you.
Online learning is now available for authors of intervention reviews in the UK and Ireland, thanks to the UK Cochrane Centre and the University of Portsmouth.
The Diagnostic Test Accuracy Working Group lists training events for authors of diagnostic reviews.

Thinking of writing a review? First you need to register with the Cochrane Review Group relevant to your topic of interest..
Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions - the official handbook describes in detail the process of preparing and maintaining Cochrane reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions. You can also find the Handbook on the Help menu of the RevMan software.
Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy – this handbook is in development. New chapters are posted to this website as they are completed.
RevMan – download the software used to prepare and maintain Cochrane reviews, and find documentation and support.
GRADEprofiler – download the software used to create Summary of Findings tables for Cochrane systematic reviews, and find documentation and support.
Cochrane Style Guide – authors must check their reviews against the official style guide before submitting drafts for editorial review.
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Training Working Group - coordinating training activities across The Cochrane Collaboration

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