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## Host a workshop

We have two options for hosting a Carpentries workshop; Self-Organised and Centrally-Organised.
There are two ways to host a workshop at The Carpentries: Centrally-Organised and Self-Organised.

A **Self-Organised workshop** is a Carpentries workshop where the registration, recruitment of Instructors, and preparation for the workshop are managed by the host. Self-Organised workshops are free of cost to organise and allow for planning in a way that is more catered to the needs of the host and learners. While the majority of planning is dependent on the host and learner needs, we do have a few guidelines that we ask our Self-Organised workshop hosts to follow:
* Our motto is “never teach alone.” We ask that each Carpentries workshop have a minimum of two Instructors and that at least one of the Instructors teaching a Self-Organised workshop is Carpentries certified.
* The Carpentries workshop website is an important part of our processes and workflows. Please use the [Carpentries template](https://github.com/carpentries/workshop-template) to create the workshop website. This helps us ensure your workshop is entered into our database correctly, allows us to display your workshop on our [upcoming workshops page](/workshops/upcoming-workshops), and assists us in supporting you and your team with workshop surveys and follow-up.
* Learner surveys help you, your Instructors, and the Core Team better understand the [impact of Carpentries workshops](/about-us/impact/#other-impact-reports). All workshops should utilise the pre and post-workshop surveys that are created automatically on the workshop website.
* We love to know about Self-Organised workshops! [Register]({{< param amy_reg_sow >}}) your workshop with us to give your Instructors credit, receive the responses to the learner surveys, and help us learn the full [impact of Carpentries workshops](/about-us/impact/#other-impact-reports).
A [Centrally-Organised workshop](/workshops/workshops-faq/#centrally-organised-workshops) is an integrative approach to planning a Carpentries event. Collaborate with the Carpentries Workshops and Instruction Team (WIT) to organise your workshop and a member of WIT will do the work to prepare your team for an exceptional workshop experience. Preparation from WIT includes recruitment of certified Instructors, setting up and providing access to Eventbrite for learner registration, arranging a virtual meeting space for online workshops when needed, and a wealth of resources and information to ensure a successful workshop. Centrally-Organised workshops come with an administrative fee, which you can learn more about on [our pricing page](/support/pricing). With the assistance of WIT and your Instructors, a Centrally-Organised workshop is a great way to meet all of your workshop needs!

A **Centrally-Organised workshop** is an integrative approach to planning a Carpentries event. Collaborate with the Carpentries Workshops and Instruction Team (WIT) to organise your workshop and a member of WIT will do the work to prepare your team for an exceptional workshop experience. Preparation from WIT includes recruitment of certified Instructors, setting up and providing access to Eventbrite for learner registration, arranging a virtual meeting space for online workshops when needed, and a wealth of resources and information to ensure a successful workshop.
A [Self-Organised workshop]({{< param handbook_url >}}/handbooks/instructors.html#self-organised) is a Carpentries workshop where the registration, recruitment of Instructors, and preparation for the workshop are managed by the host. Self-Organised workshops are free of cost to organise and allow for planning in a way that is more catered to the needs of the host and learners. While the majority of planning is dependent on the host and learner needs, we do have a few guidelines that we ask our Self-Organised workshop hosts to follow. Please visit the [Instructor Handbook FAQ]({{< param handbook_url >}}/handbooks/instructors.html#self-organised) to learn more about the requirements.

Once confirmed, WIT will introduce you to your team of Instructors who will work with you to create a schedule and get to know your target audience. Instructors assigned to your workshop will also ready a website to supply you and your learners with the information needed to prepare for the workshop. With the assistance of WIT and your Instructors, a Centrally-Organised workshop is a great way to meet all of your workshop needs!

To learn more about organising a Carpentries workshop, please visit [The Carpentries Handbook]({{< param handbook_url >}}/resources/workshops/).
If you are interested in hosting a Centrally-Organised workshop, you can learn more on this page. If you are interested in hosting a Self-Organised workshop, [you can learn more about organising one in our handbook]({{< param handbook_url >}}/handbooks/instructors.html#step-by-step-guides).

## Curriculum Requirements for Centrally-Organised Workshops

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* **Review of request**: the member of WIT who is responsible for workshops in your region will review your request and follow up within 10 business days
* **Date confirmation**: workshop dates will be confirmed no less than eight weeks before your workshop starts
* **Instructor Recruitment**: we will inform our certified Instructors that a new teaching opportunity is available eight to ten weeks before the workshop (time is dependent upon finalisation of workshop dates)
* **Instructors Connected**: we will confirm Instructors at least four weeks before the start of the workshop. Because our Instructors are volunteers, there is sometimes a delay in recruiting Instructors. If this happens, we will let you know at least four weeks before the start of the workshop so that alternative options can be discussed
* **Instructors Confirmed**: we will confirm Instructors at least four weeks before the start of the workshop. Because our Instructors are volunteers, there is sometimes a delay in recruiting Instructors. If this happens, we will let you know at least four weeks before the start of the workshop so that alternative options can be discussed
* **Instructors Connected**: once confirmed, WIT will introduce you to your team of Instructors who will work with you to create a schedule and get to know your target audience. Instructors assigned to your workshop will also ready a website to supply you and your learners with the information needed to prepare for the workshop.
* **Workshop**: Instructors will join you and your learners to teach a hands-on, data skills and coding workshop at your organisation!

For a more detailed review of the workshop organisation process, please visit the [Workshop Host Checklist]({{< param handbook_url >}}/resources/workshops/checklists.html#host-checklist).
[Workshop Host Checklist]({{< param handbook_url >}}/resources/workshops/checklists.html#host-checklist): a more detailed review of the workshop organisation process
[Workshops FAQ](/workshops/workshops-faq/): answers to commonly asked questions
[The Carpentries Handbook]({{< param handbook_url >}}/resources/workshops/): additional resources for organising a Carpentries workshop

## Workshop Pricing

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