The Carpentries is a nonprofit organization that trains people with technical skills to train others in technical skills—it's a train-the-trainer model. The Instructor Training is primarily focused on evidence-based teaching practices and does not include technical skills training. To become a Carpentries instructor, you go through a two-day pedagogical training and a checkout process afterward. It's a great community and the certification is a widely recognized credential.
Certified Instructors can co-teach Carpentries workshops here at Columbia University, helping us reach more people and build these skills across our community. In addition, Carpentries Instructors also have the opportunity to teach as part of a team at other institutions in The Carpentries network, meeting others with similar skills who enjoy sharing them. Hosting institutions cover travel and expenses for volunteer Instructors teaching workshops in-person.
