National training and community platform for research data professionals

RDNL is committed to strengthening the profession of data professionals in the Netherlands over the next four years by developing a national training and community platform.

This initiative is funded by Open Science NL and aims to enhance the competencies and skills of data professionals, to establish a sustainable infrastructure for training and knowledge sharing, and, last but not least, to contribute to the transition towards Open Science.

The platform builds upon existing initiatives and consolidates training, learning materials, and networking activities. It is our ambiton that by 2028, we will have taken a significant step towards an integrated national training programme that is embedded in a unified professional structure in which existing RDNL trainings are embedded, while allowing space for further growth and the inclusion of materials from other training providers.

The RDNL partners contribute to both the content and technical development of the platform. We assist in the design of an online learning environment and the development of a national curriculum, including certification and learning paths for data professionals. Additionally, we ensure that the platform will provide broad support within the research landscape by bringing together relevant networks and institutions. This includes collaboration with LCRDM, the network of DCCs within research organisations, and the TDCCs in various scientific domains to strengthen the connection with research disciplines. Together with these partners, we aim to work on a sustainable model to ensure the platform remains a valuable resource for data professionals beyond the four-year project.

Read more on the Open Science NL website or have a look at the project proposal.