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Open Source Introduction (LFC202)

This course covers the basic elements of open source and serves as one of the building blocks for future courses in the Open Source Management & Strategy learning series (LFC202 – LFC208).

Who Is It For
This course is designed to help executives, managers, and software developers understand and articulate the basic concepts underpinning effective open source practices within their organization.
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What You’ll Learn
In this module, you will learn the basic components of open source and open standards. You will also learn about the differences between open source and closed source software, the reasons for the use of each, and how the combination of standards and open source provides increased value to an organization.
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What It Prepares You For
Upon completing this course, you should have a strong foundation of open source concepts that will allow you to participate in meaningful discussions and help make informed decisions for your organization.
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Course Outline
Chapter 1. Course Introduction
Chapter 2. Introducing Open Source
Chapter 3. A Short History of Open Source Software
Chapter 4. Reasons to Use Open Source
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of software development/business concepts.
Includes
Online, Self Paced
1-2 Hours of Course Material
Unlimited Access to Online Course
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Experience Level: Beginner
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