First steps
»» Community representative bodies should agree a list of
core skills and capabilities based on the needs expressed
in this report and look to see what training programmes
and perhaps qualifications can be developed.
Advances have already been made on the provision
of online training exemplified by the RDMRose21
project and H202022 also seeks to address this issue
in calls related to skills
»» Jisc could play a role in identifying training requirements
and coordinating the means to provide that training
»» Shadowing an experienced RDM person in another
institution may be a better way to learn than formal
training in isolation, so a central register of suitable
opportunities should be piloted
Next steps
»» Develop training programmes, building on the
materials and programmes that are already
supporting skills development
»» Guide and support development of proper career
structures with qualifications and job titles that are
widely recognised
»» Investigate post sharing for smaller and less researchintensive
institutions, potentially fostered via a national
service