Getting Started with Systematic Reviews: A Practical Course (2026B)

The Getting Started with Systematic Reviews course is designed for researchers who want practical, structured guidance on how to plan and conduct a systematic review from the beginning. The course combines live teaching, group activities, individual assessments, and a final practical exercise.

What the Course Covers

Participants will work through key stages of the systematic review process, including:

• - Developing a systematic review topic and research question

• - Defining eligibility criteria

• - Designing a literature search strategy

• - Screening and selecting studies

• - Conducting quality assessment and risk-of-bias assessment

Course Format

The course includes:

• - Weekly live sessions and group practical activities

• - Weekly individual formative assessments

• - A final practical activity to consolidate learning

Course Details

Course begins: 31 October 2026
Live sessions: Saturdays, 31 October–28 November 2026
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM WAT
Venue: Zoom
Final practical activity deadline: 19 December 2026

Course fee: USD 25
The fee is intended to cover event costs.

Places available: Limited to 50 participants

Registration deadline: 10 October 2026

Register here: https://bit.ly/srnapril26b