Plan your research data and digital outputs from the start with the new Data and Digital Outputs Management Plan (DDOMP) course.
The Belmont Forum has launched a new training course on Data and Digital Outputs Management Plans (DDOMPs), now available through the Belmont Forum Learning Center.
Designed for researchers and research teams, the course introduces the purpose, value and structure of a DDOMP, an evolving planning tool that helps researchers consider how data and other digital outputs will be managed throughout the research lifecycle.
Particularly relevant for teams preparing or submitting research proposals, the course highlights the importance of integrating data management into research planning from the outset. It explores how DDOMPs connect research questions, workflows and data management practices, while supporting collaboration, transparency, accessibility and the reuse of research outputs.
What will you learn?
The self-paced course is organised into four modules:
- Module 1 – DDOMP Introduction: Develop a foundational understanding of the purpose, structure and value of a DDOMP, including its connections to research workflows and Open Science practices.
- Module 2 – DDOMP Basics: Explore how to implement Open Science and FAIR data principles through effective data and digital outputs management, with a focus on team collaboration, roles and shared workflows.
- Module 3 – DDOMP Operations: Learn how to establish collaborative workflows, maintain comprehensive project records, and track and cite research outputs, including publications, posters and software.
- Module 4 – DDOMP Preservation Strategies: Explore approaches to preserving data and digital outputs throughout the research lifecycle, including documentation, repositories, security and cost considerations.
Learn at your own pace
The course is asynchronous, allowing participants to progress at their own pace. It includes interactive activities, reflection prompts and knowledge checks, as well as an introduction to the DDOMP workbook and its main sections. A certificate is available upon completion.
Whether you are an experienced researcher, an early-career researcher or a research support professional, the course provides practical guidance to strengthen research planning and support responsible data management.
Access the DDOMP Course
The course is now available through the Belmont Forum Learning Center.
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