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
What You'll Gain
Knowledge you can use this week
Apply practices to your current project immediately
Research with more confidence
Know that your methods and data hold up to scrutiny
Stay ahead of institutional requirements
Learn how to meet employer, funder, and journal mandates
Credentials that travel with you
Verified digital badges for your CV, LinkedIn, and resume
Engage your colleagues
Discover tools that benefit many and build transparency
Take the materials with you
Downloadable resources you can keep and reuse
Badge of completion
Verified by Center for Open Science
8 courses in the series
Covering open scholarship practices
No matter where you are in your career, these courses give you practical knowledge you can use right away
Have questions about the program? View our FAQ →
How It Works
GET STARTED
Online via Canvas
Create a free account
on the learning management system
ENROLLMENT
Select 1 or more courses
No prerequisites are required
*COST
$100 per course
Receive a verified badge
CREDENTIAL
Earn a verified badge
A badge for you to keep and share
on your LinkedIn, CV, or email signature
COMMITMENT
Learn at your own pace
Up to 6 months to complete
each course
COURSE MATERIALS
Powered by the OSF
All course materials are freely
available on the OSF
*All course materials are freely available through the Open Science Framework (OSF), as is our introductory course, Fundamentals of Open Scholarship (request access to the free, unbadged course).
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
Prove what you know
Each badge is tied to a passed course assessment
Backed by a trusted name
The Center for Open Science is recognized by funders and institutions worldwide
One badge per course
Complete all eight and build a visible portfolio of open scholarship competencies
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.
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 to find the right starting point for you.
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
Have questions about the program? View our FAQ →

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