The purpose of this reusable learning object is to prepare researchers (including students) who are first-time REDCap users to use REDCap confidently in their upcoming research. REDCap is a web-based data collection application used by more than 8,000 institutions worldwide. It is strongly supported in the academic literature as a secure, efficient, and widely adopted platform for research data capture and management. As a research-oriented data collection platform, REDCap provides features such as longitudinal data collection, study arms with varying data collection schedules, event logging and audit trails, custom reporting, and robust security controls. Carefully chosen content and detailed explanations will assist researchers who are well prepared and confident when they begin using REDCap for their research. After completing this reusable learning object, you will become a confident, critical, and responsible researcher, fully prepared to navigate the opportunities of REDCap and thrive in a research driven-world.