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Introduction to Open Source License Compliance Management (LFC193)

Learn the basic concepts and approaches needed for an open source compliance program.

Who Is It For
This course is intended for developers, project managers, and executive decision-makers who already understand the basics of open source software and copyright. It is designed for those ready to advance towards building a formal compliance program for their organization.
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What You’ll Learn
This course offers a reference example of how to structure an open source compliance program. While it is designed for use with OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230:2020, it can be applied to any open source compliance program. The curriculum covers everything from the basics of intellectual property to key concepts of an open source review. Drawing from real-world experience, it focuses on outcomes directly applicable to product and service deployment. By the end of the course, you will clearly understand how to use compliance as a business optimization tool, reducing resource use and increasing efficiency.
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What It Prepares You For
This course equips you to manage the basics of open source license compliance. You will learn to assess your company's current status and plan process improvements. This course is especially useful for project managers, engineers, and management personnel responsible for architecture and strategy.
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Course Outline
Chapter 1. Course Introduction
Chapter 2. Introduction to Open Source Licensing
Chapter 3. Introduction to Open Source Compliance
Chapter 4. Key Concepts for Code Building and Distribution
Chapter 5. Bringing Things Together
Final Exam
Prerequisites
While there are no well-defined prerequisites, it would be helpful if learners are familiar with:
  • What software is
  • What open source software is
  • How copyright works.

We recommend that you take the free “Open Source Licensing Basics for Software Developers” to familiarize yourself with these concepts and more.

Reviews
Sep 2024
The course provided me with a basic understanding of Open Source Licensing Terms and Conditions, and how I can use it in my current organization.
Jun 2024
It was a good and detailed course. I was able to learn a lot about open source licenses, and why they are important.
May 2024
It gives a brief and to the point information on different aspects of open source licenses and their usage, which is definitely helpful for developers and program managers on what the third party coordinators look out for from their software development.
Apr 2024
The visualizations were very good, in order to understand the topic better. It was a nice combination between policy and development of software.
Mar 2024
Well-written and easily understood concepts give a good foundation for OSS compliance.
Mar 2024
The content was concise, helping to get the key points from the course in an easy way.
Mar 2024
Easy to use, very informative, and a good introduction to the topic.
Mar 2024
I feel great that this is a comprehensive course on the basics of Open Source License Compliance.
Feb 2024
The information is very comprehensive for people without a legal background.
Feb 2024
Easy to understand, and good content.
Jan 2024
Straightforward, with just enough depth to make me want to learn more afterwards.
Sep 2023
In this course licenses/patents were explained better than in the company where I work, and supposedly we have an office dedicated to FOSS.
Sep 2023
Great overview of things to consider when using OSS; most important are licensing restrictions.
Aug 2023
In my opinion it covers all the general aspects of FOSS compliance, from basic concepts to elements that we need to take care of. A very good summary, without omitting important aspects i.e., (explanation of sw distributions, scenarios of integration, modification, etc.)
Jul 2023
Good content. I'm new to the field, and researching OS from a legal support/project manager standpoint. I appreciated the logical breakdown of terms.
Jun 2023
Very interesting subject matter, and applicable to my professional life (tech/contracts law).
Includes
Online, Self Paced
1-2 Hours of Course Material
90 Days of Access to Online Course
Digital Badge
Course Rating
4.5/5 Stars
Experience Level: Beginner
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