Full course description
Important note: Registrations for this and all Elsevier academy courses will end at 5 pm EST on October 31, 2026. Learners that have enrolled in programs prior to this date will retain access through December 31 2026, to complete coursework and earn certification.
Introducing the Engineering Village Academy
Free, flexible eLearning program
Sharpen your search skills in Engineering Village and stay ahead in your field with our new, self-paced eLearning program—the Engineering Village Academy.
With expert-led video tutorials and practical exercises, this 10-lesson course will empower you with strategies to improve your research workflows, conduct precise searches, and analyze results with ease. You'll also preview new advances in applying AI to the platform.
You will learn how to:
· Optimize search strategies using controlled vocabulary and indexing
· Conduct a physical property search on Compendex or Inspec databases
· Analyze search results by document type, source, year, author, funding, ICS code and more
· Organize your research by exporting, saving, and sharing results with collaborators
· Access direct support when needed
Course overview
· Free, flexible and self-paced
· Includes expert-guided video tutorials, practical exercises, best practices, tips & tricks
· Duration: 90 mins
· Earn certification and a digital badge upon completion