Building a strong Foundation in REDCap (February 2027)

REDCap is a secure, web-based tool used by researchers in over 150 countries to create surveys and forms, collect information, and organise research data in one place.

This course provides a structured introduction to REDCap, helping you build a solid foundation to get started. Through expert-led, small-group practice sessions integrated throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you learn, gain hands-on experience, and ask questions along the way.

Date: 11 February, 2027

Modality: Online

Duration: 9:30am - 12:00pm 

Price: Free to UoA staff and students. (Please contact Short Course Logistics shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz ).

$200 incl. GST for Non UoA staff and students. 

Short course structure and topics covered:

•          REDCap project lifecycle: Understand the project’s main set-up stages.
• Forms and instruments: Create a form, add fields (variables) and apply validation to ensure data are entered correctly.
• Action tags: Use action tags to customise field behaviour and functionality.
• Branching logic: Control when fields are displayed based on participants’ responses.
• Calculated fields: Automatically calculate values using data entered into other fields.
• User permissions: Manage access to a project and control what different users can view or edit.
• Forms vs. surveys: Understand the difference between data-entry forms and surveys completed by participants.
• Public surveys: Create a basic survey that can be accessed through a public link without requiring a REDCap login.

Learning outcomes:

Part 1

• Create a project
• Create instruments
• Populate an instrument with field(s) 

Part 2

• Use branching logic to hide certain fields when they aren’t needed
• Use action tags to extend field behaviour
• Create calculated fields
• Learn how to designate an instrument as a survey
• Learn how to set up automated email invitations

Who should attend? / any entry requirements?

You must have access to REDCap before attending.
University of Auckland users can set up their REDCap login using their UPI via https://redcap.auckland.ac.nz/
External users should check with their institution how to obtain access to their REDCap instance before enrolling.

For further details regarding this course please contact Dr. Penny Neave (Data Services Client Manager - Liggins Institute) penny.neave@auckland.ac.nz

Payment for short courses is normally by credit card. If you need to pay by invoice or require assistance, please email shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Please note that the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $500 New Zealand dollars.