How much experience with programming, networking and/or database construction is required to use REDCap?

You do not need any technical background or knowledge to use REDCap!

REDCap is designed specifically for researchers and healthcare teams, not programmers or IT personnel. If you have ever created a form using a tool like Google Forms, you already have the basic skills needed to use REDCap.

Its user-friendly, menu-driven interface lets you easily create forms and data collection fields without writing a single line of code.

However, while you don't need tech skills, REDCap isn't a magical solution that builds itself around your project.

To get the most out of it, you will need a solid understanding of how to plan and organize your forms so that your collected data is ready for analysis.

Because of this, we highly recommend consulting with a statistician to review your form design before you start.

It is always best to think about your final statistical analysis before collecting any data. A statistician can help ensure you are gathering the right fields, in the right formats, to successfully answer your research questions!