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OJS Training Programs

Whether you are setting up your first journal or managing a high-volume publication, structured training accelerates your mastery of Open Journal Systems (OJS). This section provides four training tiers — from a focused one-hour orientation to a comprehensive four-hour course — plus links to the free online courses offered by PKP School.

Training Tiers at a Glance​

CourseDurationWho It's For
Basic Training1 HourNew journal administrators and editors — no prior OJS experience needed
Intermediate Training2 HoursStaff with basic OJS familiarity who need to manage day-to-day journal operations
Advanced Training3 HoursEditors and managers ready to handle full editorial workflows and production
Comprehensive Training4 HoursTeams seeking complete OJS mastery from setup to advanced publishing features

All courses are available as online sessions via Zoom and can be tailored to your journal's specific configuration on request.

PKP School Free Online Courses​

The Public Knowledge Project (PKP) offers free, self-paced online courses through PKP School:

See the PKP School Courses page for full details on all six available courses.

Choosing the Right Level​

Start with Basic if you:

  • Are new to OJS
  • Need to set up a journal from scratch
  • Want to understand the roles and control panel before diving into workflows

Start with Intermediate if you:

  • Have navigated OJS before but need to understand the full workflow
  • Are taking over a journal that is already configured
  • Want to learn how to manage submissions and publish issues

Start with Advanced if you:

  • Are comfortable with basic settings and need to manage peer review and production
  • Work as a professional journal editor or managing editor
  • Need to understand every stage from submission to publication

Start with Comprehensive if you:

  • Are setting up a journal management office
  • Need to train a full editorial team
  • Want mastery over all OJS features in a single intensive course

Training Method​

Training is conducted online via Zoom in an instructor-led format:

  • Live screen-sharing of an OJS test environment
  • Hands-on exercises on a sandbox installation
  • Q&A after each section
  • Recording provided to participants (if requested)
  • Content adjustable to your journal's specific setup

Further Reading​