FAIR-IMPACT Workshop, introduction to the Skills4EOSC Competence Centres

The FAIR Implementation workshop “Introduction to the Skills4EOSC Competence Centres”, part of the second running of the FAIR-IMPACT support programme for National Level Initiatives, was delivered on 20 November 2024. Two keynote speakers, Sara Di Giorgio Coordinator Skills4EOSC Open Science Policy & International Relations Officers - GARR and Gabriella Paolini Training and e-learning manager – GARR introduced the Skills4EOSC initiative, which aims to harmonise Open Science skills training across Europe. The presentation outlined the role of Competence Centres (CCs) as national and regional hubs for FAIR data expertise, Open Science training, and policy engagement. The workshop covered information regarding the training programs, the “Train the Trainers” initiative, and the Recognition Framework, which includes Open Badges and European Digital Credentials (EDC).