Foundations of Network Meta-Analysis

Start date: Monday 16 February 2026

Duration: 4 weeks

Standard rate: £600 (+VAT (UK and EU))

Reduced rate: £450 (+VAT (UK and EU)) – for Research4Life Group A & B countries, Cochrane Members and Students

This is a brand-new hybrid online course developed by methods and statistics experts in Cochrane. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers, and guideline developers, the course teaches the principles and practice of network meta-analysis (NMA) in a structured and accessible way. It is particularly suited to those without a background in statistics or programming.

By the end of the course you will:

• Understand the concept and core principles of NMA and its assumptions
• Explore different models for NMA and be able to interpret their outputs
• Learn how to assess the certainty of evidence generated by an NMA
• Identify key reporting features of NMA protocols and reviews
• Understand how to interpret and disseminate the findings of an NMA

The course mixes online content on Cochrane’s Learning Experiences Platform (LXP) with Discussion Boards and live sessions with our expert tutors.

Course Schedule

• Module 1: Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026. Live session 2pm UTC on Thursday 19 February
• Module 2: Monday 23 February to Friday 27 February 2026. Live session 2pm UTC on Thursday 26 February
• Module 3: Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March 2026. Live session 2pm UTC on Thursday 5 March
• Module 4: Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March 2026. Live session 2pm UTC on Thursday 12 March

Spaces on the courses are strictly limited. Register as soon as possible to secure your place.

Find out more and register at: https://www.cochrane.org/products-and-services/foundations-network-meta-analysis