Introduction to Open Software Licensing

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Novato

Descripción del curso

This course aims to provide a solid understanding about software licensing and licence types, before looking in detail at open license types, their benefits and how they contribute to software and data interoperability.

Público objetivo

This course has a broad audience, from IT professionals to public servants working in the field of digitalisation and in the domain of integration of public services, i.e. IT developers, lawyers, Policy makers, Civil Servants.The current course provides an extreme added-value to IT professionals in particular, as it gives insights on how to select the proper licence for ICT products and solutions.

Objetivos de aprendizaje

At the end of this course the learner will:

  • Understand what a licence is, why we need it, and what different models of licence exist
  • Understand Open Source rights
  • Distinguish between the various types of open licences
  • Recognise the benefits of open source licences
  • Understand the concept of licence reciprocity, software compatibility and interoperability.
  • Understand how open licences contribute to software interoperability

Ofrecido por

Este contenido es ofrecido por la Comisión Europea. La Comisión Europea es el brazo ejecutivo políticamente independiente de la Unión Europea. Es el único responsable de elaborar propuestas de nueva legislación europea y ejecuta las decisiones del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo de la Unión Europea