Researcher Skills Development Courses - Vitae RDF

Here you will find a catalogue of courses and videos that have been mapped on to the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) so that you can identify which skills each resource is related to.

Resources

Once you have logged in to LinkedIn Learning, you can refer back to this area and use it to search for the resources that you wish to use.

The materials available have been mapped on to the Vitae Researcher Development Framework (RDF) which comprises capabilities (domains), competencies and levels of complexity (phases) so that you can identify which skills and level each resource is related to. In some cases, the same resources will be cited repeatedly as they are relevant to more than one competency.

RDF Domain A: Knowledge and intellectual abilities

The knowledge, intellectual abilities and techniques to do research

Access resources for:

Category A1: Knowledge base

Category A2: Cognitive abilities

Category A3: Creativity

RDF Domain B: Personal effectiveness

The personal qualities and approach to be an effective researcher

Access resources for:

Category B1: Personal qualities

Category B2: Self-management

Category B3: Professional and career development management

RDF Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation

Knowledge of  the professional standards and requirements to do research

Access resources for:

Category C1: Professional conduct

Category C2: Research management

Category C3: Finance, funding and resources

RDF Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

The knowledge and skills to work with others to ensure the wider impact of research

Access resources for:

Category D1: Working with others

Category D2: Communication and dissemination

Category D3: Engagement and impact 

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