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    Welcome to Responsible Scaling in Citizen Science: Building Strong Foundations!
    
    This training course is Part A of the CROPS Training Series: Responsible Scaling in Citizen Science, a collection of practical learning resources designed to support citizen science practitioners in strengthening the impact, sustainability, and long-term development of their initiatives. This training focuses on the internal foundations needed for responsible scaling, including readiness, adaptability, governance, ethics, organisational capacity, and sustainability. Together with Training B: Building Influence, Partnerships, and Institutional Alignment, which explores external engagement, partnerships, communication, and institutional relationships, the series provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the opportunities and challenges associated with scaling citizen science in diverse contexts.
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By the end of Training A, participants will be able to assess their initiative's readiness for scaling, identify strengths and gaps in organisational capacity, governance, and sustainability, and apply responsible scaling principles to support long-term resilience, adaptability, and impact. Participants will also be better equipped to make informed, context-sensitive decisions about how and when to pursue different scaling pathways.
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First Published 29/09/2026.

Updated 19/10/2026

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About the CROPS Training Series

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- Select activity Overview
  
  Overview Page
- Select activity About the CROPS Project
  
  About the CROPS Project Page
- Select activity The CROPS Responsible Scaling Cycle
  
  The CROPS Responsible Scaling Cycle Page
Training A: Building Strong Foundations for Responsible Scaling

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- Select activity Introduction
  
  Introduction Page
Module A1: Rethinking Scaling in Citizen Science

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- Select activity Why Scaling Requires Reflection
  
  Why Scaling Requires Reflection Page
- Select activity Understanding Different Forms of Scaling
  
  Understanding Different Forms of Scaling Page
- Select activity Key Takeaways
  
  Key Takeaways Page
- Select activity Reflection Activity
  
  Reflection Activity Page
- Select activity Related CROPS Resource
  
  Related CROPS Resource Page
Module A2: Understanding Readiness and Scalability Conditions

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- Select activity Reflective Assessment Rather Than Fixed Evaluation
  
  Reflective Assessment Rather Than Fixed Evaluation Page
- Select activity Governance and Decision-Making
  
  Governance and Decision-Making Page
- Select activity Participation and Community Capacity
  
  Participation and Community Capacity Page
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  Key Takeaways Page
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  Reflection Activity Page
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  Related CROPS Resource Page
Module A3: Designing for Adaptability and Resilience

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  Why Design Decisions Matter Page
- Select activity Core Elements and Adaptable Elements
  
  Core Elements and Adaptable Elements Page
- Select activity Resilience and Organisational Learning
  
  Resilience and Organisational Learning Page
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Module A4: Ethical Foundations for Responsible Scaling

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  Ethics Beyond Compliance Page
- Select activity Trust and Transparency
  
  Trust and Transparency Page
- Select activity Inclusion and Representation
  
  Inclusion and Representation Page
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  Key Takeaways Page
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  Reflection Activity Page
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  Related CROPS Resource Page
Module A5: Building Capacity and Support Ecosystems

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- Select activity Scaling as an Ecosystem Process
  
  Scaling as an Ecosystem Process Page
- Select activity Capacity Beyond Funding
  
  Capacity Beyond Funding Page
- Select activity Project Administration as an Enabler of Responsible Scaling
  
  Project Administration as an Enabler of Responsible Scaling Page
- Select activity Key Takeaways
  
  Key Takeaways Page
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  Reflection Activity Page
Other Scaling Citizen Science Trainings & Resources

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- Select activity Training B: Building Influence, Partnerships, and Institutional Alignment for Responsible Scaling in Citizen Science
  
  Training B: Building Influence, Partnerships, and Institutional Alignment for Responsible Scaling in Citizen Science Page
- Select activity Curated Training Resources for Responsible Scaling in Citizen Science
  
  Curated Training Resources for Responsible Scaling in Citizen Science Page
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  Additional Practical Resources Page
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