Primer on Evidence Synthesis
Certified through the CABI Academy, this free, self-paced, online course helps you to quickly gain an understanding of the complex world of evidence synthesis, providing a strong introduction to key terminology and important principles.
The course explores what evidence synthesis is and why it matters for decision-making in the agricultural sector.
By the end of the course, learners will understand how evidence synthesis supports robust, transparent decision-making across the agrifoods sector and beyond. You’ll also gain confidence in recognizing what makes a synthesis rigorous and trustworthy.
Time: 4-5 hours
What you will learn about:
- What is evidence synthesis, and why are evidence syntheses important
- How are evidence syntheses used by the agroecology community to strengthen research
- The different kinds of evidence synthesis
- The process and importance of reporting standards
- What makes a good evidence synthesis
Who the course is for: researchers, policy-makers, and decision-makers who are new to evidence synthesis
Digital skills
- Access course materials and work through at your own pace
- Gain feedback from automated quizzes and activities to test your knowledge
- Improve critical thinking skills by investigating internet resources
Benefits
- Access the materials online or download via our platform’s mobile app for use offline
- Successful completion of a certification assessment brings a CABI Academy certificate
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Getting started on the CABI Academy
- Create a CABI Academy account
- Login to your account
- Navigate directly to the Primer on Evidence Synthesis course. You will be able to access all the modules.
- For help on how to use CABI Academy, contact academy@cabi.org