Host a Workshop
Overview
The Carpentries teaches workshops around the world on the foundational skills to work effectively and reproducibly with data and code. Our certified volunteer Instructors focus on creating a motivating and engaging environment while teaching topics like Python, R, Git, Open Refine, and more. Our workshops provide hands-on learning experiences that empower learners and build confidence in using their new skills to support their work.
Why The Carpentries Workshops?
- Learners do not needed previous experience. Our workshops target novice learners * with little to no prior experience.
- Live Coding and Hands-On. Learners get hands-on experience utilizing the tools * taught at the workshop as they code alongside the instructor throughout the * workshop.
- Real-World Applications. Our workshops include real-world examples that * demonstrate practical skills used in the workplace. The exercises in The * Carpentries lesson are designed to help learners practice skills they can * immediately apply in their work.
- Broad scope of lessons. We offer a variety of lessons serving various discplines * from librarians to astronomers.
- Organisation and Planning Support. We will provide support in the organisation * and planning of the workshop.
- Certified Instructors Recruitment. We will connect your organisation with * Carpentries Certified Instructors to teach and facilitate the workshop.
- Pre- and Post-Workshop Surveys. The Carpentries workshops include pre- and * post-workshop surveys so you can evaluate the impact of each workshop.
- Zoom Hosting. We will provide a zoom room for online workshops.
- Event Registration Provided. Our team will set up an event registration page * that your learners can use to register for the workshop.
- Workshop Website. Our Instructors will create a website for your workshop that * includes a link to lesson materials, registration, and installation instructions.
- Genomics Instance Support. We provide AWS instances for genomics workshops.
Curriculum Options
The Carpentries has three official lesson programs, each providing lessons catered to a specific audience or purpose. Our workshops may focus on lessons from one set of curricula or mix and match lesson’s to provide the audience with an experience catered to their needs.
What To Expect After Requesting A Workshop
We ask that you submit your workshop request at least 2-3 months before your desired workshop date. Once you’ve requested a workshop here is what you can expect: Request Review Our Workshop Administration team will review your request or inquiry and follow-up with you. (1-2 Weeks) Recruitment We will work to recruit Certified Instructors that will support and facilitate the workshop. (1-2 Months) Date Confirmed & Instructors Connected Our Workshop Administration team will follow-up to confirm the workshop date and introduce you to the instructors (2 Months) Workshop! Bring a hands-on computational and data skill workshop to your organisation.
For a more detailed review of the process of organising a workshop please review the Workshop Host Checklist.
Tiered-Pricing Based On Geographic Location
All fees are dependent on the purchasing organisation’s geographic location, according to the World Bank’s gross national income categorisation. All fees listed are in USD and represent costs for not-for-profit organisations and academic institutions. Pricing for for-profit organisations is four times the price listed for non-profit organisations.
Travel Expenses for Instructors
The instructors selected to teach workshops are volunteers and are not paid for their service. To compensate for their time we require the Host to cover travel expenses (for in-person workshops only). We work to find local instructors and minimize expenses, but we recommend that you estimate about $2000 total ($1000 per Instructor) for the travel, food, and accommodation of the instructors. Once the instructors and workshop date are finalized, you can communicate your process for reimbursement directly with the instructors.
Contact Us
Have Questions? Please consult our Workshops FAQ or contact the Workshops and Instruction Team. Our Team is ready to answer any additional questions you may have. To reach us, or to find out more, please send us an email to workshops@carpentrires.org.