Training Course: Digitalization in Health - Databases and Information Analysis

General Objectives of the Course

Understand the fundamental principles of health data organization, apply basic data processing and analysis techniques, and recognize essential ethical issues in clinical information management.
Specific:
Distinguish between cases and variables in a database and identify different types of variables (categorical, numeric, dates)
Organize data in appropriate formats (long vs. wide)
Properly document the processes of organizing a database
Create and manage simple databases
Identify and treat outliers and missing data, applying simple imputation techniques
Formulate research questions and identify the variables needed to answer them
Perform basic descriptive analyses and create appropriate data visualizations
Recognize the basic principles of the GDPR and apply good practices for data protection in health.

Admission Requirements

Basic experience in data analysis.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

E-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The assessment will be based on the completion of the practical tasks proposed throughout the sessions, with a final classification of approved/not approved.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Students will learn how to structure and organize databases, distinguishing cases from variables and identifying different types of data. They will develop practical skills to address data quality issues, such as outliers and missing data, applying appropriate correction techniques.
In the analytical domain, they will acquire skills in descriptive analysis and data visualization, enabling them to formulate research questions and extract insights from clinical information. In parallel, the course ensures solid ethical training, addressing the principles of the GDPR and good practices for protecting sensitive data.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Digitalization in Health - Databases and Information Analysis

Academic year
2025-2026

Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 27 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 1.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Calendar

1st Semester: Start date: 08-09-2025
End date: 19-12-2025
2nd Semester: Start date: 09-02-2026
End date: 21-05-2026
1st Quarterial: Start date: 01-09-2025
End date: 30-11-2025
2nd Quarterial: Start date: 01-12-2025
End date: 28-02-2026
3rd Quarterial: Start date: 01-03-2026
End date: 31-05-2026
4th Quarterial: Start date: 01-06-2026
End date: 31-07-2026