Target audience

Public administration interested in open source; Academics; Professionals with an interest in the open source

Learning objectives

Module 3 focuses on developing the skills needed to manage open source projects effectively. It covers key topics such as OSS licensing, procurement processes in the public sector, and funding and budgeting strategies for OSS initiatives.The general objectives are the following:

• Building a deep understanding of open source software licensing and the legal foundations for using, modifying, and distributing open source software,
• Equipping participants with practical skills to navigate procurement processes specific to the public sector, enabling effective adoption of open source software, and
• Developing strategic budgeting and funding approaches to sustain and scale open source initiatives within public organisations.

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.