This competency includes the responsible use and contribution to open-source tools, enhancing collaboration, transparency, and innovation in research.

Participants will explore a variety of open-source tools and learn how to utilize them for research activities, enhancing their ability to conduct and manage projects efficiently. The course will also delve into the principles of community-driven software development, enabling learners to actively contribute to and collaborate with open-source communities. Additionally, learners will gain an understanding of appropriate licensing and documentation practices, ensuring that their contributions are well-documented and legally compliant. By the end of this learning path, participants will be proficient in using open-source software, contributing to its development, and applying best practices in licensing and documentation.

By the end of this learning path, participants will be able to operate open-source software effectively, contribute to its development, and apply best practices in licensing and documentation, thereby enhancing collaboration, transparency, and innovation in research.

Key outcomes include being able to:

• Use open-source tools for research activities.

• Contribute to community-driven software development.

• Apply appropriate licensing and documentation practices.