Cochrane is globally renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality systematic reviews, which are essential for informing guidelines and interventions. These reviews help clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and patients make informed health decisions based on the best available evidence.
Ongoing training for authors and reviewers is therefore fundamental to ensure that systematic reviews are conducted to the highest standards. Disseminating evidence synthesis methodologies helps maintain a high level of scientific rigor and transparency in the review processes. This, in turn, ensures that the information produced is reliable, unbiased, and up-to-date.
Through platforms like Cochrane Training, Cochrane Engage, and Cochrane Crowd, the network provides educational resources, volunteering opportunities, and tools for active participation, engaging a vast community of collaborators worldwide. The platform dedicated to GRADE provide essential training for whoever is interested in evaluating the certainty of evidence across studies.
These collective efforts not only enhance the quality of systematic reviews but also promote a culture of learning and collaboration essential for advancing research and evidence-based clinical practice.
Cochrane Training
Cochrane Training offers a wide range of educational resources and courses designed to support authors, editors, and reviewers in their systematic review activities. The platform provides instructional materials, webinars, e-learning modules, and workshops covering various aspects of evidence-based research. Available resources include practical guides, video tutorials, and interactive courses that help participants develop essential skills for conducting and publishing systematic reviews. Cochrane Training is committed to continually improving the quality of systematic reviews through the education and training of its collaborators.
Cochrane Engage
Cochrane Engage is an interactive platform designed to connect volunteers who are available to participate in Cochrane research projects. Through this platform, volunteers can explore and select activities that match their interests and skills. These activities may include reviewing scientific articles, translating informational materials, and collaborating on specific research projects. Cochrane Engage facilitates volunteer involvement in a flexible and accessible way, allowing them to significantly contribute to Cochrane's mission.
You can find our Cochrane Engage task in the News page.
Cochrane Crowd
Cochrane Crowd is a citizen science platform that involves a global community of volunteers in classifying clinical studies. Users, regardless of their background, can participate in the evaluation and categorization of scientific evidence. Through a highly user-friendly interface, volunteers can help identify relevant studies and improve the quality of Cochrane systematic reviews. Participation in Cochrane Crowd is also a learning opportunity, as volunteers learn how systematic reviews work and acquire skills in critically evaluating scientific literature.