--- title: Open Scholarship Training FAQ | Center for Open Science description: Answering the most asked questions about our Open Scholarship training for research teams and individual researchers image: https://www.cos.io/hubfs/HERO%20-%20Hubspot.png --- - 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) ** ** ![OS Training FAQ](https://www.cos.io/hubfs/Email%20Journey%20Files/HERO%20-%20Hubspot%20(4).png) - [FAQ Home](https://www.cos.io/training/faq?hsLang=en) - [FAQ for Group Training](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/groups?hsLang=en) - [FAQ for Individual Training](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individuals?hsLang=en) - [About Group Training](https://www.cos.io/training/group?hsLang=en) - [About Individual Training](https://www.cos.io/training/early-access?hsLang=en) ### Find answers to common questions about Open Scholarship Training for Individual  Researchers. Choose a topic below to get started. [General Questions](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#general)     [Enrollment & Access](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#enrollmment)     [Payment & Refunds](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#payment)     [Badges & Certificates](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#badges) ## General Questions #### What courses are available? We are releasing courses throughout 2026. The course cost covers the delivery of the course on our LMS (Canvas) and the badging associated with completion of each course) - Fundamentals of Open Scholarship - Preregistration and Registered Reports - Data Management and Sharing *- coming in Summer 2026* - Reproducible Methods* - coming in Summer 2026* - Preprints *- coming in Autumn 2026* - Research, Code + Materials Sharing *- coming in Autumn 2026* - Advanced OSF Workflows* - coming in Winter 2026* - Teaching Open Scholarship Practices* - coming in Winter 2026* Additional courses covering data management, reproducible methods, and other open scholarship practices will be released through the end of 2026. See the full schedule on the [Canvas catalog](https://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com/). #### What is the format? Online, self-paced modules delivered through Canvas LMS. Courses include instructional content, practical exercises, and assessments. No scheduled sessions are required. Access is available 24/7 after enrollment. #### What is Open Scholarship Training for Individual Researchers, and how is it different from your old training? COS has historically offered group training sessions for research teams and institutions. Self-paced courses cover the same content in a format you can complete on your own schedule. Group training is typically arranged and paid for by an institution or grant; self-paced courses are available for individual purchase anytime. Course materials are also always freely available on[OSF](https://osf.io/6pjgy/overview). The self-paced *paid* courses on our catalog add structured assessment and a digital badge upon completion. ### [**Back to top**](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#top) ## Enrollment & Access #### How do I enroll in a course? Courses are available through our [Canvas Catalog](https://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com/).  - Select a course - Create an account - Complete checkout You will be enrolled in the course immediately after payment is confirmed. The login you create is your login for Canvas (if you already have a Canvas account, you can use that to enroll). You can find [more Canvas resources here](https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/661192-student-getting-started-resources). #### I already have a Canvas account. Can I use my existing login? Yes. When you enroll in a COS training course via our [course catalog](http://centerforopenscience.catalog.instructure.com), you can login with your existing Canvas credentials. When you pay for the course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Canvas course and should see it on your Canvas dashboard. #### I have an OSF account. Can I use my OSF login? No. Canvas and OSF are separate platforms with separate accounts. We ask you upon enrollment if you’d like to share your public OSF profile with us, but that is so we can understand the kind of researchers who are interested in our training. #### How long do I have access to the course materials? You can review the course materials for as long as you would like, there are no restrictions on access after enrollment, unless you request a refund. In this case we would manually unenroll you from the course and you would no longer have access to the materials on Canvas. #### How long do I have to complete a course and receive a badge? You have 6 months from enrollment to complete the course and earn a badge. #### I wanted a badge, but didn’t complete the course in 6 months. What do I do? Reach out to us at [training@cos.io](mailto:training@cos.io) with a quick explanation, and we can provide an extension. Your feedback helps us adjust access for others if it’s a consistent issue. #### What browsers and devices are supported? Canvas supports current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Courses are accessible on mobile devices. You can find more information in this [Canvas guide for students](https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/661192-student-getting-started-resources). ### [**Back to top**](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#top) ## Payment & Refunds #### How do I pay? We use Stripe to process payments. You can pay by credit or debit card. #### Do you offer discounts? Promotion codes are available periodically. Discount codes are provided if you attend some of our *OSF Essentials* webinars (sign up at [https://www.cos.io/events](https://www.cos.io/events?hsLang=en)). If you are enrolling a group of 10 or more individuals for your organization, contact [training@cos.io ](mailto:training@cos.io)to discuss options for discounts. #### Can I get a refund? Refund requests can only be made when payment has been made in error, and must be received the same day as the accidental payment. To request a refund, please contact [training@cos.io](mailto:training@cos.io) with your name, email address, and enrollment date. Refunds are processed through Stripe and typically take 5–10 business days. ### [**Back to top**](https://www.cos.io/training/faq/individual#top) ## Badges & Certificates #### How do I receive my badge? Upon completing all required modules and a 80% on assessments within 6 months of enrollment, you will receive an email from Parchment with instructions to claim your digital badge. Badges are issued through the [Open Badge](https://openbadges.org/) standard and are yours to keep. #### Where can I display my badge? Badges can be shared on LinkedIn, added to your CV, or displayed on any platform that supports Open Badges. For instructions on claiming and sharing your badge, see [Parchment's learner guides](https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/663713-how-do-i-share-my-earned-badges-from-my-parchment-digital-badges-backpack). #### Who recognizes COS-issued badges? COS badges indicate completion of specific open scholarship training and can be used to document professional development on CVs and grant applications. 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