--- title: Open Scholarship Training for Researchers | Self-Paced Courses description: Open scholarship training for researchers. Self-paced online courses from Center for Open Science to build practical skills across the research lifecycle --- - Our sites: - [OSF](https://osf.io) - [TOP Guidelines](https://www.cos.io/initiatives/top-guidelines?hsLang=en) - [* *Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/cos.io)[* *Mastodon](https://fosstodon.org/@CenterforOpenScience)[* *Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-open-science/)[* *YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforOpenScience) - [**  Shop](https://www.redbubble.com/people/OpenScience/shop) - [**  Donate](https://www.cos.io/support-cos?hsLang=en) [![Center for Open Science](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/COS%202024/cos-full-tag-h.png?width=2000&height=293&name=cos-full-tag-h.png "Center for Open Science")](https://www.cos.io?hsLang=en) ** ** # Open Scholarship Training for Researchers ## Self-paced courses for real-world research practice [![View Course Catalog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6723653/ccfa622c-727e-4db7-913e-204c811d2293.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6723653/ccfa622c-727e-4db7-913e-204c811d2293) ### The Open Scholarship Training for Researchers Series is a collection of self-paced online courses developed by the Center for Open Science (COS) to help researchers build practical skills across the research lifecycle using open scholarship practices. Each course focuses on a core practice using examples drawn from real research. These courses are based on what researchers say they need to practice open scholarship effectively. Whether you are just starting out or looking to formalize existing practices, this series meets you where you are. It also gives you credentials to showcase the knowledge you’ve gained. **Who is this training for** Anyone who conducts or supports research projects, at any career stage - Graduate students or postdocs building foundational skills - Research coordinators managing data and workflows - PIs strengthening reproducibility practices in your lab - Research staff supporting project documentation - Librarians or research administrators helping others adopt open practices ![Training](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Training.png?width=506&height=306&name=Training.png)   ### **What You'll Gain** ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=32&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)Knowledge you can use this week **Apply practices to your current project immediately ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)Research with more confidence **Know that your methods and data hold up to scrutiny ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)Stay ahead of institutional requirements **Learn how to meet employer, funder, and journal mandates ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)Credentials that travel with you **Verified digital badges for your CV, LinkedIn, and resume ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)Engage your colleagues **Discover tools that benefit many and build transparency ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)Take the materials with you **Downloadable resources you can keep and reuse ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)[Badge of completion](https://www.cos.io/training/self-paced#badge) **Verified by Center for Open Science ** ![Accepted](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-06accepted.png?width=37&height=33&name=gfs-icon-06accepted.png)8 courses in the series **Covering open scholarship practices [![View and Enroll in a Course](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6723653/d1a45f93-d07b-4a62-b14b-f88c8a48f59f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6723653/d1a45f93-d07b-4a62-b14b-f88c8a48f59f) ### No matter where you are in your career, these courses give you practical knowledge you can use right away [![Start a Course →](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6723653/1490556e-5175-42b9-94ae-a1fc1c5e8ee6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6723653/1490556e-5175-42b9-94ae-a1fc1c5e8ee6)    Have questions about the program? [View our FAQ →](https://www.cos.io/training/faq?hsLang=en) ### **How It Works** Have questions? [View our FAQ →](https://www.cos.io/training/faq?hsLang=en) ![icon-website](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/Icons/2023/icon-website.png "icon-website") **GET STARTED **Online via Canvas Create a free account on the learning management system ![icon-publish](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/Icons/2023/icon-publish.png "icon-publish") ENROLLMENT** **Select 1 or more courses No prerequisites are required ![Wire transfer](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/Icons/2023/icon-wire.png "Wire transfer") *COST** **$100 per course Receive a verified badge ![icon-award](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/Icons/2023/icon-award.png "icon-award") CREDENTIAL** **[Earn a verified badge](https://www.cos.io/training/self-paced#badge) A badge for you to keep and share on your LinkedIn, CV, or email signature ![icon-collaborate](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/Icons/2023/icon-collaborate.png "icon-collaborate") COMMITMENT** **Learn at your own pace Up to 6 months to complete each course ![Link](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/GFS/icons/gfs-icon-09link.png "Link") COURSE MATERIALS** **Powered by the OSF All course materials are freely available on the [OSF](https://osf.io/6pjgy/overview) ### **All course materials are freely available through the [Open Science Framework (OSF)](https://osf.io/6pjgy/overview), as is our introductory course, Fundamentals of Open Scholarship ([request access to the free, unbadged course)](https://share.hsforms.com/1bV4RM0KXTFC1Dfyh9_DyaA40405).* * Paid enrollment includes quizzes and a verified badge upon successful completion (80% or higher). Offering paid certification alongside free content on the OSF helps keep training accessible and sustainable.* ### **Earn a verified badge that shows your work** Complete a course, pass the assessment, and receive a digital badge verified by the Center for Open Science ![training badge (1)](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/training%20badge%20(1).png?width=298&height=311&name=training%20badge%20(1).png)   ** ![icon - training (1)](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/icon%20-%20training%20(1).png?width=38&height=29&name=icon%20-%20training%20(1).png)Prove what you know **Each badge is tied to a passed course assessment** ** ** ![icon - training (1)](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/icon%20-%20training%20(1).png?width=38&height=29&name=icon%20-%20training%20(1).png)Backed by a trusted name **The Center for Open Science is recognized by funders and institutions worldwide ** ![icon - training (1)](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/icon%20-%20training%20(1).png?width=38&height=29&name=icon%20-%20training%20(1).png)One badge per course **Complete all eight and build a visible portfolio of open scholarship competencies ** ![icon - training (1)](https://www.cos.io/hs-fs/hubfs/icon%20-%20training%20(1).png?width=38&height=29&name=icon%20-%20training%20(1).png)Yours to keep and share **A portable signal of your commitment to rigorous, transparent research that you can add to your             LinkedIn, CV, resume, or email signature --- *Our training content is and always will be free. The course fee covers your structured assessment and the verified badge that comes with it.* [![Earn Your Badge](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6723653/9411ec32-3465-4811-85ec-2ec5ae43ec7c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6723653/9411ec32-3465-4811-85ec-2ec5ae43ec7c) ### **Course Catalog** Start whenever works for you. Take up to six months to complete. No prerequisites required. Just pick what fits your needs right now. For current, upcoming, and full details on courses, [browse the Canvas catalog](https://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com/) to find the right starting point for you. [Fundamentals of Open Scholarship](https://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com/courses/fundamentals-of-open-scholarship) [Preregistration and Registered Reports](https://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com/courses/preregistration-and-registered-reports) [Data Management and Sharing](https://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com/courses/data-management-and-sharing) Reproducible Methods *- coming in Summer 2026* Preprints *- coming in Autumn 2026* Research, Code + Materials Sharing *- coming in Winter 2027* [![View full course details](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6723653/eff04e79-badf-494c-a61b-9b8a4dec5449.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6723653/eff04e79-badf-494c-a61b-9b8a4dec5449) # **Ready to start a course?** ### Create an account on Canvas and get certified   [![Start a Course →](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6723653/858dcdbf-aa80-4957-875f-1580c15a4097.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6723653/858dcdbf-aa80-4957-875f-1580c15a4097) Have questions about the program? 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