Introduction to the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue

Less than an hour

Beginner

Course details

This course explores the EU Open Source Solutions Catalogue, aiming to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate, utilise, and contribute to the catalogue effectively. The key learning objectives for individuals who complete the training include awareness of the EU OSS Catalogue’s purpose, structure, and benefits, and understanding how solutions are selected and onboarded into the catalogue. Intended learning outcomes include increased awareness of the EU OSS Catalogue, understanding of the objectives of the catalogue and how it supports the implementation of the IEA, proficiency in navigating the catalogue, and knowledge of how to contribute. Topics covered include contextual information, catalogue navigation, solution information and selection criteria, and the solution onboarding process. Users will be assessed via a quiz upon completion of the training.

Target audience

Public sector officials working in European bodies and agencies and in public administrations at national, regional and local level across the EU Member States, with a particular focus on IT managers, policymakers, and IT project managers;
Start-ups;
SMEs and tech providers;
Citizens;
Academia and research institution.

Learning objectives

Awareness of the EU OSS Catalogue’s purpose, architecture, and benefits;
Knowledge of how to navigate the EU OSS Catalogue;
Understanding how solutions are selected and onboarded into the catalogue.

Offered by

This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.