CfA – Become a Data Quality Expert with the KODAQS Academy Certificate Program

KV
Kunz, Verena
Wed, Aug 21, 2024 7:21 AM

Dear colleagues,

We are thrilled to announce the Call for Applications for the first cohort of the KODAQS Academy Certificate Program! This is your chance to become a certificated social science data quality steward through an innovative and comprehensive six-month program.

About KODAQS Academy:

The Program is part of the Competence Center Data Quality in the Social Sciences (KODAQS)https://www.gesis.org/en/research/external-funding-projects/kodaqs-project-page, a partnership between GESIShttps://www.gesis.org/home, the University of Mannheim,https://www.uni-mannheim.de/ and LMU Munichhttps://www.lmu.de/de/index.html. We offer tailored support for the evaluation and analysis of social science data quality. The six-month, hands-on Certificate Program aims to train early-career researchers on conceptualizing, diagnosing, and fixing social science data quality problems. The Program's innovative blended learning format combines self-study materials with weekly touchpoints and networking activities - so perfect to fit into your schedule.

Why Join the KODAQS Academy Certificate Program?

·        Hands-On Training: Our program focuses on practical skills in conceptualizing, diagnosing, and addressing data quality issues.

·        Blended Learning Format: Enjoy the flexibility of self-study materials paired with weekly interactive sessions and networking opportunities.

·        Hackathon participation Included: Widen your skills and get a publication out of participating in the DataFest 2025 in Munich.

·        Expert Guidance: Learn from leading experts in the field of social science data quality.

·        Networking opportunities: Join an interdisciplinary and internationally visible place for researchers to network on data quality in the social sciences.

Key Features:

·        Duration: Six months, starting in November 2024

·        Format: Blended learning (online self-study + weekly live sessions)

·        Networking: Engage with peers and professionals in the field

·        Certification: Earn a certificate as a Social Science Data Quality Steward.

Who Should Apply?

·        Early-career researchers in the social sciences

·        Individuals interested in enhancing their data quality skills

·        Professionals seeking to apply quality-assured methods in their research

How to Apply:  For detailed information about the program’s key features, target group, and curriculum, click herehttps://www.gesis.org/en/gesis-training/kodaqs-academy/kodaqs-data-quality-academy-certificate-program. To join our 2024-2025 cohort, apply herehttps://www.gesis.org/en/gesis-training/kodaqs-academy/call-for-applications by September 15, 2024.

Please feel free to circulate this email via your institution’s mailing lists.

Contact Us: For any questions on the KODAQS Academy and its Certificate Program, please reach out to Dr. Luis Mejia (luis.mejia.lopez(at)uni-mannheim(dot)dehttps://www.gesis.org/en/gesis-training/kodaqs-academy/call-for-applications).

Best regards,

The KODAQS Academy Team

Dear colleagues, We are thrilled to announce the Call for Applications for the first cohort of the KODAQS Academy Certificate Program! This is your chance to become a certificated social science data quality steward through an innovative and comprehensive six-month program. About KODAQS Academy: The Program is part of the Competence Center Data Quality in the Social Sciences (KODAQS)<https://www.gesis.org/en/research/external-funding-projects/kodaqs-project-page>, a partnership between GESIS<https://www.gesis.org/home>, the University of Mannheim,<https://www.uni-mannheim.de/> and LMU Munich<https://www.lmu.de/de/index.html>. We offer tailored support for the evaluation and analysis of social science data quality. The six-month, hands-on Certificate Program aims to train early-career researchers on conceptualizing, diagnosing, and fixing social science data quality problems. The Program's innovative blended learning format combines self-study materials with weekly touchpoints and networking activities - so perfect to fit into your schedule. Why Join the KODAQS Academy Certificate Program? · Hands-On Training: Our program focuses on practical skills in conceptualizing, diagnosing, and addressing data quality issues. · Blended Learning Format: Enjoy the flexibility of self-study materials paired with weekly interactive sessions and networking opportunities. · Hackathon participation Included: Widen your skills and get a publication out of participating in the DataFest 2025 in Munich. · Expert Guidance: Learn from leading experts in the field of social science data quality. · Networking opportunities: Join an interdisciplinary and internationally visible place for researchers to network on data quality in the social sciences. Key Features: · Duration: Six months, starting in November 2024 · Format: Blended learning (online self-study + weekly live sessions) · Networking: Engage with peers and professionals in the field · Certification: Earn a certificate as a Social Science Data Quality Steward. Who Should Apply? · Early-career researchers in the social sciences · Individuals interested in enhancing their data quality skills · Professionals seeking to apply quality-assured methods in their research How to Apply: For detailed information about the program’s key features, target group, and curriculum, click here<https://www.gesis.org/en/gesis-training/kodaqs-academy/kodaqs-data-quality-academy-certificate-program>. To join our 2024-2025 cohort, apply here<https://www.gesis.org/en/gesis-training/kodaqs-academy/call-for-applications> by September 15, 2024. ****Please feel free to circulate this email via your institution’s mailing lists.**** Contact Us: For any questions on the KODAQS Academy and its Certificate Program, please reach out to Dr. Luis Mejia (luis.mejia.lopez(at)uni-mannheim(dot)de<https://www.gesis.org/en/gesis-training/kodaqs-academy/call-for-applications>). Best regards, The KODAQS Academy Team