1. EGEE-II INFSO-RI-031688 Enabling Grids for E-sciencE www.eu-egee.org NA3: Training and Induction EGEE/EGEE-II transition meeting Malcolm Atkinson, NA3 Leader UK National e-Science Centre mpa@nesc.ac.uk

2. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 2 Training & Education Spectrum Training –Targeted –Immediate goals –Specific skills –Building a workforce Education –Pervasive –Long term and sustained –Generic conceptual models –Developing a culture Both are needed Society Graduates EducationInnovation Invests PreparesCreate Enriches Organisation Skilled Workers TrainingServices & Applications Invests PreparesDevelop Strengthens

3. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 3 EGEE Goals 1.Grid Infrastructure across ERA & the globe 2.Simultaneously many applications from diverse domains 3.Spread knowledge about the Grid and its benefits 4.Link national, regional and thematic Grid efforts 5.Provide interoperability with other Grids 6.EGEE-II will coordinate related Grid projects 7.Pave the way for a long-term sustainable Grid 8.Knowledge developed available in years to come Taken from the Description of Work abstract

4. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 4 NA3: Supporting EGEE-II Goals Target a full breadth of disciplines & industry Induction and training of EGEE e-Infrastructure users –Recognise & serve different user communities  Specialisation for disciplines in conjunction with VOs  Support for projects which EGEE-II aspires to coordinate  Support for Regional, National & Thematic Grid Initiatives –Recognise & support levels of maturity  Interested but not yet committed  Novice users to Experts –Recognise & support different roles  Users of applications & portals  Developers and Deployers of Applications and Services  Creators, Providers and Curators of Data and Information  Staff establishing and administering production service operations  Staff providing User Support (GGUS) and Technical Writers In conjunction with all other activities in EGEE-II & other projects

5. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 5 Scale of the Training Challenge The potential users of ERA e-Infrastructure –Are very numerous –Diverse –Geographically dispersed –And likely to avalanche as the Grid takes off NA3 is a small group with limited capacity –Approximately 1 person/country in the ERA –Limited knowledge of disciplines –Uneven geographic distribution –Requests to serve global outreach will continue / expand

6. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 6 Addressing our Scaling Challenge Structured roles in NA3 –Edinburgh NA3 management will focus support services –Regions will  Engage in systematic requirements capture  Running events to match local requirements  Developing trainers & training material  Undertake defined roles with discipline  maturity  role Trend to Services to Enable Others –Enable self-paced learning –Shared supported t-Infrastructure –Expert advice Memoranda of Understanding –With VOs & Projects – working with NA4 Strategic Alliances –E.g. Education & Training CG at GGF These require investment of significant effort Managed Flexibility & Responsiveness will be essential

7. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 7 Maintaining & Improving Quality Systematic collection of evaluations are essential –Student exit evaluations –Staff evaluations –Follow up surveys Analysis and Follow up Training material Editorial Task Force –Selection of recommended material –Feedback to authors & improvements Recognition of staff with Training Certifications –New process being established –Existing experienced trainers will be fast tracked Annotated and well-organised training material –Better metadata for easier access These require better supported procedures These require engagement & data from partners

8. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE INFSO-RI-508833 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 8 Trainers power Virtuous Cycles Researchers Diagnosticians Designers User Induction Training Outreach Dissemination Successful Users User Registration Positive Referrals Application Developers Dissemination Developer Initial Training Application Developers At home on EGEE Positive Referrals Developer Advanced Training New EGEE Applications Pushing Limits Advanced EGEE Applications Success Stories & Experts

9. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 9 Targets & Metrics Overall Target 1500 course participants –Larger proportion advanced & tailored courses –Aim to exceed the target by a substantial factor again Metrics –Each partner must return information –Their performance will be assessed using metrics  Twice annual requirements gathering information produced  NA3 recognised events organised & evaluations returned  Training sessions where partner provided lead trainer  Training sessions where partner provided support trainer  Services (e.g. t-Infrastructure) provided & supported  Training material produced or edited  Engagement in Editorial Board & QA processes  UIG leadership & technical writing contributions –NA3 management will provide details & data input forms I f y o u d i d n ’ t r e p o r t i t, y o u d i d n ’ t d o i t !

10. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 10 GridKA Summer School NA3: Time Line ISSGC & CE Summer Schools CERN Summer School April gLite 3 Release EGEE Conference training AprMayJulOctDecAprAugSepJunNovJanFebMar demand Partner projects ramp up BioGrid Winter School EGEE Forum training

11. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 11 NA3: Regional Commitment All Federations Identify a Leader –Leader is local coordinator –Interface to NA3 management Most have identified Leader –& Answered 6 planning questions Others MUST answer our email immediately –To develop an integrated plan –To ensure we have effective communication paths Central EuSZTAKI, G.Sipos IsraelTAU, D. Horne RussiaIHEP, E. Slabospitskaya Denmark (NE)TBAItalyINFN, R. Barbera SEE FranceClermont F. F. Jacq Spain & Portugal CISIC J. Salt Germany & Switzerland FZK, R. Berlich RomaniaUK & IrelandEdinburgh M. Mineter

12. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 12 D Ru CE G&S U&I SE G&S Ro CE U&I SE U&I GridKA Summer School NA3: Regional Commitments ISSGC & CE Summer Schools CERN Summer School gLite 3 Release EGEE Conference training AprMayJulOctDecAprAugSepJunNovJanFebMar demand Partner projects ramp up BioGrid Winter School Induction Course G&S CE

13. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 13 Ro U&I D Tutorial e-Geode F F Tutorial EMBRACE F F Tutorial @ ESR F& CE F Ru CE U&I Train Trainers U&I RoG&SRoG&S Ro GridKA Summer School NA3: Regional Commitments ISSGC & CE Summer Schools CERN Summer School gLite 3 Release EGEE Conference training AprMayJulOctDecAprAugSepJunNovJanFebMar demand Partner projects ramp up BioGrid Winter School xx Ops Course xx Dev Course Ro Workshop Ro CE G&S CE

14. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 14 NA3 Tasks TNA3.1: Course content creation and delivery TNA3.2: Training course scheduling TNA3.3: e-Learning development and maintenance TNA3.4: Training event organisation TNA3.5: Translation of training material TNA3.6: Activity management and partner coordination TNA3.7: Quality assurance TNA3.8 : t-Infrastructure development and maintenance

15. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 15 5 Deliverables 3.1Training Policy and Group report6 3.2Commercial grid training market survey8 3.3.1Training Report and revised plan11 3.4Report on training Support for VOs and External Projects 14 3.3.2Training report22

16. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 16 10 Milestones 3.1.1Training plan1 3.2.1e-Learning plan2 3.3.1t-infrastructure plan3 3.4.1Virtual organisation and external project support plan 4 3.2.2Development of enhanced e-learning facilities and report 5 3.4.2Compilation of trainers directory6 3.4.3Training requirements survey6 3.4.4Training follow-on survey9 3.3.2Development of enhanced t-infrastructure facilities11 3.4.5Training Requirements Survey18

17. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 17 Summary of NA3: Procedures Keep NA3 Management Informed at ALL TIMES –Planning & scheduling events – needed for getting support –Approval as an NA3 event – needed for reporting –Evaluations for QA and planning –Requirements capture & Analysis Approval & Certification of Trainers –Notification & training CVs + Training evaluation  Certification as recognition of quality Training Material Collection & Improvement –Supply material: curricula, slide sets, trainers’ & Students’ notes, exercises, recorded lectures  MUST provide good metadata –Comment on material –Editorial Board: help & respond Agreed domains of expertise –Negotiation & then imposition – MUST cover requirements Engagement in Collaboration Support –Identified channels with activities, projects & communities

18. Enabling Grids for E-sciencE EGEE-II-INFSO-RI-031688 EGEE-EGEE II Transition Meeting 12 April 2006 18 NA3: Summary In EGEE we did well We want to do even better –Challenge to deliver, adapt & share work load Improved support, management and procedures –Be recognised for quality –So people support us & join in –So we are seen as an essential community for long-term sustained e-Infrastructures Established, recognised & recorded collaboration –We aspire to continue to grow our presence as a hub for all the training efforts in other projects In the long term –We enable others