Developing Structured Learning Paths for the ELIXIR Biodiversity Community: A collaborative approach

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Learning Paths (LPs) serve as curated sequences of learning topics designed to guide learners through the mastery of specific subjects. Within ELIXIR, the Learning Path Focus Group collaborates across communities to standardize the development of these structured curricula. Here we outline the methodology and results the ELIXIR Biodiversity Community used to establish an initial set of three Learning Paths developed under the Implementation Study. The development process used a systematic approach to map skills and stakeholder roles within the ELIXIR Biodiversity Community. Through a series of face-to-face and online consultations (2023–2024), we benchmarked existing LPs in Research Data Management and Plant Sciences to identify core competencies and domains. We successfully defined and populated three primary domains: Eukaryotic Genome Sequence Assembly and Annotation BiiGLE: Species annotation of images and videos PLAZI: Accessing digital taxonomic literature For each path, we mapped target audiences, entry points, and comprehensive learning outcomes. By indexing available training materials—ranging from synchronous short courses to asynchronous tutorials—we utilized the TeSS (Training e-Support System) interface to visualize these pathways. The Learning Paths also served as a diagnostic tool to identify training gaps and set priorities for the development of new training materials. The collaborative approach, combining internal analysis with external community input, ensures that forthcoming training resources will be both relevant and impactful. These LPs provide a scalable framework for biodiversity training, ensuring that the community’s evolving needs are met through continuous, structured knowledge transfer.