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 [https://data.europa.eu/en/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
[https://data.europa.eu/academy/learn] 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
[https://data.europa.eu/]. 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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Publication Date/Time
2026-09-04T08:00:00+00:00
Explore free learning paths and strengthen your knowledge of open data
this academic year