Diseño de un programa de formación en competencias de comunicación científica bajo la metodología PMBOK 6 para los investigadores de la Universidad Santo Tomás seccional Bucaramanga, Santander durante el periodo 2024-2025

Abstract

Problem: a capacity gap and a marked disparity across areas of knowledge and research groups were identified at Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga Campus, limiting visibility, impact, and the social appropriation of knowledge within the framework of open science. Objective: to design a modular, flexible training pathway aligned with institutional and national policies to strengthen researchers’ scientific communication competencies and guide their continuous improvement. Method: applied study with a mixed-methods approach: (a) analysis of institutional data and construction of a baseline by area in two dimensions—generation of new knowledge and public dissemination; (b) systematic literature review and mapping of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) and open science policies; (c) prioritization and validation of competencies through expert judgment; and (d) program structuring using a project management approach (PMBOK 6: scope, schedule, quality, risks, and indicators). Results: a differentiated baseline was obtained that enabled the identification of gaps and critical competencies; a competency framework was systematized; and a six-module pathway was designed with learning outcomes, active teaching strategies, activities, and rubrics, along with a tiered evaluation plan and an indicator system for monitoring and improvement. Discussion: the proposal addresses internal heterogeneity, aligns with open science, and enhances visibility, collaboration, and knowledge transfer; its phased implementation—supported by indicator monitoring and area-specific feedback—ensures relevance, sustainability, and potential for multi-campus replication.