This month, the CCSD is launching a new training program designed for professionals responsible for technical validation within institutions. The goal? To simplify the process of mastering this key step in the HAL workflow. Here’s an overview the program.
Three Formats to Meet all Needs
Starting in February 2026, training for technical validation in HAL will be available in three formats to accommodate everyone’s constraints and preferences:
- A fully self-paced online module, approximately 6 hours long, allowing learners to progress at their own speed using online resources (tutorials, videos, quizzes). This course is aimed at those who are new to the activity and consists of seven modules:
- The stakes, organization, and overall process of technical validation,
- Validation actions and the interfaces used,
- Eligible documents in HAL and the rules for verifying deposit compliance,
- Checking the readability and compliance of files,
- Legal concepts specific to open archives and their practical implications for validation,
- Verifying the main metadata of the deposit,Practical case studies.
- Self-paced learning with personalized support: This combines the self-paced module with a video conference and ongoing guidance during and after the training.
- In-person, group training within the institution itself to encourage exchange and collective practice. This format is ideal for teams seeking a collaborative dynamic. It’s the format previously offered: 145 people attended these sessions between 2024 and 2025.
Access to these training programs is contingent on affiliation with an institution that has been delegated technical validation responsibilities. An open badge, “Validating HAL Deposits,” certifies the acquisition of skills upon completion of the training.
This new program is part of a broader strategy to pool technical validation activities and expand the network of participating institutions. To date, 47 portals have dedicated staff to manage this activity.