ECS Academy platform by CitizenScience.eu

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What is this about?

The Moodle CitizenScience.eu platform, branded as ECS Academy, is an online learning space hosted by the EU-Citizen. Science initiative that provides free courses and training on citizen science the practice of involving the public in scientific research. It offers a range of self-paced courses suitable for beginners and experienced learners, including introductions to citizen science, project management, data analysis (e.g., Python visualization), open science principles, and more. Users can browse categories like “Introductory” and “Generic Citizen Science” courses, join a learning community, and access a calendar of events and instructor-led trainings. By creating a free account, learners can track progress and earn badges for completed modules. The platform supports knowledge exchange across the European citizen science community and links to broader resources on the Citizenscience.eu knowledge hub.

Why is this important?

The Moodle CitizenScience.eu platform is important because it builds capacity in citizen science a field that democratizes research by engaging non-scientists in real scientific work. It equips learners with both conceptual knowledge and practical skills to design, run, and evaluate citizen science projects, increasing the quality and impact of public participation in research. By offering open, accessible training, it helps expand understanding of scientific methods, data collection, and community engagement, empowering educators, researchers, and activists to collaborate effectively. It also fosters a pan-European network of practitioners and learners, strengthening science literacy and innovation across disciplines and sectors.

For whom is this important?

Researchers and project leadersEducators and trainersPolicy makers and science communicatorsCommunity organisers and volunteers

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