Dear GTA participant,
The upcoming Monday 12th of May our Galaxy Training Academy starts. Therefore, we do provide a summary here to get you started on Monday.
As the event is self-paced you can start with the event whenever it fits your schedule. Before you start with your first training we encourage you to join us on the Slack #social channel to get to know each other. And Meet & Join the Galaxy Community!
Asynchronous does not mean that you are alone! If you ever need help, you can ask your questions on the Slack channel of your training.
Create a Galaxy account on at least one of the Galaxy servers (Galaxy EU, Main, AU, FR)
Join the GTN Slack space
2. How to start on Monday
Join us on the Slack #social channel to get to know each other and answer the Icebreaker
Open our Galaxy Training Academy introduction program.
Join the Training-as-a-Service link (if you are using FR) before you start your tutorials.
Start with our self-paced learning and Hands-on training materials
Get help on Slack introduction channel
3. Tuesday - Thursday
Join the Slack #social channel and answer the Icebreaker
Pick your favorite track and follow the Tracks program
Find the Slack channel on the tracks program to get help
4. Friday
Join the Slack #social channel and answer the Icebreaker
Follow our Friday: Grab bags Fair training or Plant Galaxy training
If you have a Question you can also check the FAQ tab on each of the slack channels. We are collecting FAQ during the event here.
If you want to retrieve a certificate you have to answer a few questions about the content. There will be individual certificates for the Introduction and each of the tracks. We will link the certification request form in the FAQ section within the Slack channels. You can request certificates up to four weeks after the event.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or doubts about this process on Slack or via Email (academy@galaxyproject.org).
Best wishes,
The GTA-orga community