Back to school with open data: Build your skills through the data.europa academy

As students, professionals, and lifelong learners are back from their summer breaks, it is the perfect time to invest in new skills. The data.europa academy offers a wide range of free online courses designed to help users understand, access and make better use of open data. Whether you are new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, the academy provides flexible learning opportunities that can support your personal and professional development. 

The platform features structured learning paths covering topics such as open data fundamentals, data visualisation, data literacy, and the reuse of public sector information. Learners can progress at their own pace and gain practical knowledge through interactive modules and real-world examples. The courses are available online, making them accessible to anyone interested in discovering how data can create value. 

Open data plays a key role in supporting transparency, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making across Europe. By developing skills through the data.europa academy, learners can better understand how to find, analyse, and reuse data published on the European Data Portal. These capabilities help unlock the potential of the thousands of datasets made available by European institutions, agencies and public bodies, contributing to new services, research and informed policymaking. 

Visit the data.europa academy learning platform, enrol in a course that matches your interests and discover how open data can support your studies, work or future career. You can also explore the wealth of resources and datasets available on the European Data Portal to put your new knowledge into practice. 

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