Training and Education
Discover how the full potential of LinkAhead for research data management can be unlocked through tailored trainings, courses and workshops. Delivered in a hands-on and flexible way, and directly aligned with specific use cases.
Or get to know us and LinkAhead at one or more of our events.
StartAhead
A workshop that helps you evaluate your data management situation, determine if LinkAhead could be the right solution for you and explore potential benefits of working together.
Contact us: startahead@indiscale.com
In this workshop, we bring all users of your research data together to find out:
- Who uses the data and how?
- Which improvements are most needed.
- A unified solution that serves all stakeholders and saves effort.
What we will do for you:
1. Analyze your specific data management needs.
2. Evaluate possible solutions for these needs.
3. Design tailored LinkAhead implementations connecting existing systems and automating data integration.
The StartAhead package includes:
- Preparation tailored to your use case.
- A workshop of up to 3 hours.
- A detailed post-workshop report.
- A 1-hour follow-up meeting to discuss the report.
Pricing
Standard package: 1100 € + 19 % VAT
Extended package: 1800 € + 19 % VAT (5‑hour workshop, 2‑hour final meeting)
Best of all: the StartAhead price is fully creditable against future data management services by IndiScale.
After an initial consultation, IndiScale will run a workshop, remotely (video conference) or on site if desired, where we will together address the points listed above. If required, we will also design a data schema ready for implementation in data management tools such as LinkAhead.
Following the workshop, IndiScale prepares a detailed report with actionable recommendations and the proposed data schema, if this was developed during the workshop. The report is sent digitally as PDF and, if desired, mailed by post. We then review the findings together in a second meeting.
Contact us to schedule your StartAhead or discuss any specific requirements.
Mail: startahead@indiscale.com
Tel: +49 551 288 76 48 – 0
Structured Data Workshop
Handling data is an essential part of everyday work in science.
However, what are best practices, typical mistakes, and applicable regulations?
In our data-management workshop, participants will not only learn the answers to these questions, but will also experience hands-on how LinkAhead, the open-source research data management software, can assist with data workflows.
No dry theory: in the spirit of “bring-your-own-data”, we focus on producing results that will continue being useful after the workshop. For example, you retain access to your LinkAhead instance used in the workshop, hosted by the GWDG.
What you will learn
- Identify the regulations you must follow.
- Document metadata in a FAIR way.
- Automate quality checks with LinkAhead.
- Boost data findability.
- Publish data: where and how.
What to expect
Make the most out of the workshop and bring your own dataset. Theory is interwoven with hands-on parts, so you leave with specific results. We turn rules like “Document all necessary metadata!” into individually tailored action plans. Our team draws on years of experience supporting data‑management at research institutes.
What you will gain
Neben einem vertieften Verständnis für Datenmanagement:
Covered Topics
- Data life cycle
- Goals of data management
- Data Management Plan
- Applicable regulation
- FAIR
- Metadata standards and best practices
- Storing and archiving
- Data publication (licenses, citations, repositories)
- File organization (naming conventions, versioning, file formats)
Who should attend
Researchers handling data — especially PhD students and early‑career scientists. Advanced users will also find many new tools and ideas.
Further Information
- The workshop can be done at your institute or remotely.
- Recommended duration: 2 days (4 x 3h)
- Introductory format: 1 day (2 x 3h)
- Extension workshops for in depth training are available
Prerequisites
No prior expertise required, suitable for young researchers and experienced scientists.
Email sales@indiscale.com to book your workshop or request a quote.
Tel: +49 551 288 76 48 – 0
Support and Training
Support: for LinkAhead and beyond
Reliable software and workflows are essential for an efficient working environment. We will support your data management workflows based on LinkAhead to Service Level Agreements of your choice. This involves priority support via email and phone, as well as regular video calls to keep in touch with you and your user experience.
Training: LinkAhead and data management
You and your team will get to know the LinkAhead environment step by step in one-day training sessions (beginner & advanced). Our experts guide you through relevant use cases and you train in practical lessons how to get the most out of LinkAhead. We get you ready for routine use in daily practice.
Depending on your use cases, we suggest training sessions for:
– Everyday use of LinkAhead: Learn about data models, how to efficiently use the web interface, about LinkAhead’s simple yet powerful searching possibilities, and how to import and export data.
– Dive into your data: LinkAhead is more than just data and a web site. Learn how to automate your data management tasks with Python, integrate data sources automatically with the crawler framework and how to extend LinkAheads capabilities.
– Behind the scenes: Setting up user authentication, file system integration and automatic backup strategies will make you and your system administrators fit for common and rare challenges.
If you want to go more into the depths of data management, our Structured Data workshop combines generic data management topics with an hands-on introduction to LinkAhead.
Education: Get started with agile software projects
Bring your research software to the next level.
Many researchers develop software as part of their projects, but lack the time and support to make these tools scalable and production-ready. In this hands-on training, you will learn how to improve code quality, collaboration workflows, and deployment practices, turning your research software into a solid foundation for spin-offs and commercialization.
What you will learn
Working on one continuous example project, you will cover:
- Agile development with Scrum – backlogs, sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Version control with GitLab – repositories, branching, and merge requests
- Continuous Integration – automated builds, tests, and CI pipelines
- Unit testing – writing and running tests for quality assurance
- Release cycles – versioning, changelogs, and bug handling
- Open-source licenses – choosing the right license for your project
Who should attend?
This training is for you if you are a researcher starting a new software project, or if you want to bring an existing project to a more professional level. Beginners in GitLab, CI, and automated testing are very welcome, prior programming experience is helpful but not required.
Interested? Get in touch with us:
Mail: sales@indiscale.com
Tel: +49 551 288 76 48 – 0
