Introduction to location data interoperability - DIS4SME

The ‘Introduction to location data interoperability’ course provide SME managers, owners, technicians, and job seekers with a comprehensive introduction to location data interoperability in the context of EU data policies.

Managers will gain insight into integrating location data into business strategies and assessing its impact on digital transformation. Technicians will focus on technical applications, including implementing INSPIRE requirements, aligning with FAIR principles, and addressing data space challenges.

On our Moodle platform, the courses are delivered in a self-learning format, allowing participants to progress at their own pace.

Course for managers

The course introduces SME managers and owners to the concepts and implications of location data interoperability, making them aware of the related technological and non-technological development and trends in the context of the EU data policies framework. At the end of the course, the participants will learn how to integrate location data in their businesses and to evaluate the impact of location data interoperability on the Digital Transformation strategy of their organisations.

For technicians

The course introduces technicians and job seekers to the technical concepts and implications of location data interoperability. It will allow to analyse the impact of the implementation of INSPIRE requirements and recommendations on the SDI components (metadata, data and services). It will also explain how to comply to High Value Datasets Regulation, to be aligned to the FAIR data management principles and to tackle the data space challenges. At the end of the course, the participants will learn how to apply the main GI standards and good practices enabling location data interoperability.

Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Proficiency and an e-sealed digital badge, recognizing the achievement of the Learning Outcomes of the course, in adherence to the EU micro-credentials system.