Training

On this page you will find different training webinars and other events either offered by the Hubs or through external organizations that are relevant to CSAFS initiative projects. All events listed here are recommendations for our ICT members to consider.

From the Hubs

CS-DCC: We’re kicking off the training programs with our first training focused on data curation and storage. We’ve all been collecting data, so now what? The next logical step is to figure out how to safely store the data so it is preserved and easily accessible for the future and that it meets the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles. Below are links to resources to fit your data storage needs:

  • ADC (Agri-Food Data Canada)

    o Training videos and resources exist for how to properly format and curate data files up to 5GB onto Borealis.

    o Great for formatting and standardizing.

  • Borealis (for 5 GB or less)

    o Borealis is a great resource for institutional ingestion of data and licensing

    o Great for data storage & curation.

  • Federal Research Data Repository (FRDR)

    o Great for data storage for larger data sets and not limited to just academic institutions.

  • Tripal

    o Great for biological (genetics, genomics, breeding) community database.

  • Other resources

    o Bento

    o Gen3

Additional Resources from University of Guelph (U of G) and the Digital Resource Alliance of Canada (DRAC):

  • Lucia Costanzo from the U of G Library (lcostanz@uoguelph.ca)

  • Catherine Di Vita from the DRAC (Catherine.divita@alliancecan.ca)

Questions?

  • Please reach out to Jaber Husiny (jhusiny@uoguelph.ca) as he is the main point of contact.

AG-ACt is pleased to be hosting an Indigenous Engagement Training Session on June 25 from 1:00 - 2:30pm EST. This session will be held virtually over zoom and recorded for your convenience.
Please register here

This training session is designed specifically for agricultural researchers in Canada—especially those supported by the Agricultural Genomics Action Center (AG-ACt).
The session offers practical, research-focused guidance on how, when, and why to engage Indigenous Peoples throughout your research process. Unlike broad EDI or health-focused trainings, this content is tailored to the realities of agri-food research. This training provides essential tools for inclusive, impactful research.

You’ll gain insights into: Building respectful, reciprocal relationships; Navigating ethical frameworks such as OCAP and UNDRIP; Aligning research approaches with Indigenous values and priorities; and Enhancing your grant proposals and knowledge mobilization plans.

Who is this for: Members of the ICT teams, hubs, and partners who are interested in learning more about respectful and reciprocal Indigenous engagement for your research. We welcome PIs, staff, project leads, HQPs (students, post-docs), and any project partners.
This session will be facilitated by Emily Nanne, Indigenous Engagement Advisor, and hosted by AG-ACt.

External organizations

  • Digital Research Alliance of Canada - DRAC and the RDM National Training Expert Group are excited to invite you to join us for the upcoming presentation, “Laying the Foundation: The Pilot National Research Data Management Jumpstart”. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET. Please register in advance using this link: Register here.

  • Statistics Canada offers several data training courses both paid and free. For the free courses scroll down to [Take our free online self-paced courses].

  • Compute Ontario Summer school runs from June 2-20,2025. The Compute Ontario Summer School offers a comprehensive curriculum packed with over 40 courses. Delivered by experts in the field, these sessions cover a wide range of topics including Advanced Research Computing (ARC), High Performance Computing (HPC), Research Data Management (RDM), and Research Software (RS). With presentations and workshops available at introductory to intermediate levels, there is something for everyone.

  • Bioinformatics.ca hosts several training workshops on data analysis. The course listing and registration for part 1 of 2025 workshops has been posted. Check the Current Workshops webpage for information on the application process and travel bursaries. Recordings and presentations from previous workshops are freely available and can be accessed from Workshops Archive.

  • Calcul Québec offers a wide range of computer-related training courses, including programming, analysis and supercomputer use. Visit their page web to find out more about their training courses.

  • Physalia Courses is hosting several courses and workshops on coding in R, Python and other coding languages, data management and analyses for various data types. Click the Courses & Workshops webpage for information on registration and the dates that courses and workshops are being offered.

  • University of Guelph Library is hosting several workshops on data analyses and offers a ‘Data Skills Immersion Program’. Check out the webpage for more details.

  • Univeristy of Waterloo offers courses and programs for data science, data analytics, and AI. Click the Upcoming Workshops webpage for information about upcoming events.

  • University of Toronto Library is hosting several workshops on data management, data science, AI, and more. Check out the webpage for more details.

  • University of British Columbia is hosting several workshops on data management, data science, AI, and more. Check out the webpage for more details.

  • Digital Research Alliance of Canada - DRAC offers training resources on research data management and navigating data repositories. Check out the webpage for more details.

  • Digital Research Alliance of Canada - DRAC is hosting a FREE research data management course online May 12-16. Check out the webpage for registration details.