New training modules on the European open data portal
Fecha del post: 08-08-2017

Europe’s open data portal has added three new training modules to its online training guide, which offers e-learning in several languages regarding fundamental aspects of open data, as well as providing supporting material.
The three new training units are in addition to the 13 online teaching units or training modules designed by the European Data Portal that were already available. They are as follows:
- Advocating for open data (lesson 14)
This addresses the fact that data openness requires a change in the culture of organisations and companies and how data openness can be valuable in driving business innovation, developing a clearer image, and improving services and products. This module explores the benefits and advantages of open data, what problems the user is solving, and shows how to identify different groups and communities
- Managing change in open data (lesson 15)
This module explores the management of change in open data and the key elements for developing an effective long-term transition process in an organisation. The cultural changes necessary to succeed with open data are thought to comprise a significant process of adaptation. The user of this unit will learn to identify what change management is, why it is so important in open data initiatives, and what the key elements of change management are.
- Making an impact with open data (lesson 16)
The goal of any open data project or initiative is to have some kind of impact, whether that be political transparency and accountability, social benefit, or economic growth. This module explores the importance of making an impact with open data, how to do it, and how to measure it. In addition, examples are given of open data being used to improve our daily lives and how the barriers to achieving this impact can be overcome.
The 16 teaching units that are now available on the open data portal are short in duration. Each one is estimated to last between one and three hours.
Each session addresses a different aspect of open data. The sessions are suitable for users of all levels, from beginners to experts. In addition, supporting teaching materials are freely available under the CC-BY-SA (Creative Commons Share-Alike Attribution) license.
The European data portal’s e-learning programme offers a simple and clear introduction to open data and to all the facets of this new discipline and is structured in modules that provide up to two hours of additional reading for those who want to delve deeper into a specific area. In addition to the concepts and definitions related to the world of open data, the European data portal’s online training guide also presents success stories of open data across Europe, the main trends in open data, how data is published, how it is accessed, and how it is reused.