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Data Spaces MOOC (MERIT)

Data Spaces MOOC (MERIT)

This course introduces you to Data Spaces, an emerging concept that builds on data lakes and modern data management technologies. Data Spaces are essential for creating AI-ready organizations, and the key to their success lies in data governance. You’ll explore governance from multiple perspectives, including privacy, security, transparency, and monetisation.

Course Overview - the future of data sharing

To make the learning practical and relevant, the course examines real-world European initiatives and open-source platforms that demonstrate how Data Spaces are implemented today.

Course Format

  • Fully online and self-paced – learn at your convenience.
  • Interactive quizzes and assignments to apply your knowledge.
  • Real-world case studies and best practices from industry and research.

Learning objectives 

  • Foundations of Data Spaces: What they are, why they matter, and how they differ from traditional data lakes.
  • Designing Data Spaces: Platforms, governance models, legal frameworks, and technical requirements.
  • Data Governance Essentials: Privacy, security, transparency, and trust-building.
  • Industry Applications: How Data Spaces are being deployed across sectors.
  • Future Trends: Scalability, sustainability, and upcoming challenges.
  • Hands-on Insights: Explore EU projects like Musketeer, KRAKEN, and SYNERGY, plus open-source and API-based platforms.

Further details 

Check out the full course via here and begin your dive into data spaces and how they are revolutionising the way we share information. 

Learning content

Target audience
Digital skills for the labour force.
Digital skill level
Geographic scope - Country
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus