The Sherman Centre’s certificate program recognizes attendance at our workshops. The certificate complements degree training, supports the development of critical competencies in data analysis, research data management, and digital scholarship, and formalizes core skills fostered by the workshop series.
General Certificate
Participants can attend any seven workshops at the Sherman Centre for Digital Scholarship and receive a certificate of attendance.
Stream-specific Certificate
Launched in 2022, the new “Streams” program recognizes the competencies honed by each workshop series with certificates in specialized topics. We offer the following stream specializations: Data Analysis and Visualization, Digital Scholarship, and Research Data Management
To receive a certificate in a particular stream, participants must attend seven workshops, with at least four workshops counting toward the stream of their choice.
Click here to see what sessions are eligible towards each stream:
Data Analysis and Visualization
Verifying Attendance
Attendance is verified by completing a short form with a code word from each workshop session. The workshop facilitator will provide this information near the end of each session.
Certificates Earned
Updated: September 2024.
Kaitlyn Battershill, Gurpreet Randhawa, Julien Favreau, Sadru Walji, Samantha Fritz, Alina Dochu, Mackenzie Salt, Sanaa Alsubheen, and Nikulkumar Kamleshkumar Dabhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to attend all seven workshops in one year? Is there a time limit?
No, you are encouraged to take as long as you need to work towards the certificate.
Is there a time limit for inputting my verification code?
Yes, participants must input the verification code before the end of the workshop.
Is the verification code the same thing as the Zoom password?
No, the code is a separate word or phrase that the facilitator will provide at an undetermined time in the workshop. It is not the password to the Zoom call.
Do I have to attend McMaster University to receive a certificate?
No, the program is available to all attendees, regardless of their home institution.
Do I have to be a university or college student to receive a certificate?
No, community members are welcome to attend workshops and work towards a certificate.
I’ve completed seven sessions. When will I receive my certificate?
We process certificates on a semesterly basis. The next certificate processing period is April 2024.
