Overview
| Course Date(s) | Tuesday 2 & Wednesday 3 June 2026 |
| Course Time(s) | 09:00-12:00 (EDT), 14:00-17:00 (BST), 15:00-18:00 (CEST) |
| Format | Training: Live Online |
| Price Dates | Price Tier | ALPSP Member | Non-Member |
| Ends 2 March 2026 | Early Bird | £275 + VAT | n/a |
| Begins 3 March 2026 | Standard | £325 + VAT | £550 + VAT |
Metrics and impact measurement have become an increasingly important part of the scholarly publishing and research landscape – essential for understanding how your journal/journals are fairing.
This course is divided between citation metrics, such as the Impact Factor and citation based analysis, and Altmetrics looking at a range of tools, such as altmetric.com, Impact Story and PlumX. The training also covers usage as a metric and various author and article level metrics, such as the h-index.
Please note: Delegates will not receive a recording of the training course. Read helpful information for delegates attending.
Who should attend?
The training is aimed at publishers and senior editors who have a responsibility for liaising with societies & editorial boards
It is suitable for leaders who want to understand the data available to define success / KPIs / publication strategy and also early career publishers who want to understand data and how we measure impact.
What will you learn?
The course will help you to understand and explain common citation metrics, such as the Impact Factor, and explain inherent differences between journals and their metrics. Attendees will comprehend author level metrics, including the h-index and how these can be applied at the journal level. It will provide a clear understanding of Altmetrics and how to use them, show how to identify research receiving attention using various tools, and have practical ideas on using Altmetrics data. The training will also provide a view on the future direction of metrics and their role in the publishing industry. Several subscription products and free alternatives will be demonstrated.
Programme
- What are journal citation metrics?
- Common misconceptions and problems in the use of citation metrics
- Strategies to maximize citation impact
- Practical session on using the most common citation indexes
- What is research impact? What is broader/social impact?
- Understanding the emergence of Altmetrics and the landscape of engagement and research dissemination
- Interpreting Altmetrics data: quantitative versus qualitative analysis, relating Altmetrics data to real-world impact
- Qualitative analysis of mentions and listening to the conversation around research online
- Practical sessions on using and visualizing Altmetrics data
- Usage data as a metric
- Article and author level metrics such as the h-index.
VAT Information:
- UK customers: 20% UK VAT applies
- EU VAT-registered customers: VAT reverse-charged (valid VAT number required)
- Customers outside the UK and EU: No UK VAT charged.
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Speakers
Testimonials
"Like all ALPSP trainings, I always very much appreciate the breakout groups/discussions. It's always nice to hear from so many different departments and positions to gain greater insights and perspectives in what other organizations are doing. The other great thing were the DEMOS! I never knew I could do some of those things in both excel and Altmetrics. I could see myself really being more data driven in my work." Ashlina Chin, National Academy of Sciences
"The course was excellent. It gave me a much better understanding of metrics and interpreting them. It was a great source of knowledge which I'm already planning to use in my daily work." Karolina Bogacka, Frontiers Open Science SP Zoo
“I have a deeper understanding of how I can search and understand the data, and how that can be used for strategic decisions.” Alberto Rossi, International AIDS Society
