How to set the agenda for training in responsible conduct of research using the target audience as a narrative guide

There is a growing interest in training on responsible conduct of research (RCR). The availability and range of such training materials is growing too. But how to select what to include in a training program? We propose a step-by-step approach to set the agenda for RCR training, making use of the experiences of the researchers for whom the training is being developed (the target audience). The approach consists of six steps: 1) mapping the needs of the target audience and translating these into learning objectives for training; 2) prioritizing, selecting and combining learning objectives and RCR themes; 3) demarcation of the training based on the levels to address; 4) final completion of the training program; 5) development or adaptation of training materials; 6) pilot and evaluation. As an illustration of this six-step approach, we show the development process of a training program for researchers in Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences in this manuscript.