What can open data do for you and your organisation? Outline of our practical half-day covering what you need to know to find value in open data for your organisation.

1. Open Data - So What?
Finding the Value in Open Data
“What is open data, why should I publish it and what does publishing do for me and my
organisation?”
“What is open data, why should I use it and what can it do for me and my organisation?”
What can open data do for you and your organisation? In our practical half­day
course run by
open data experts, you’ll explore the benefits, issues and impacts of open data through case
studies and practical, hands­on
activities.
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You don’t need any prior knowledge of open data to get the best out of this introductory
course. Our experts will provide a concise overview of open data and the tools you need to
remove barriers, reduce risk and inspire you to get started with open data in your
organisation.
Over fours hours, you will learn:
● What open data is and its impact
● The benefits of publishing open data, what to consider and where to publish
● The benefits of using open data, what to consider and where to find it
● Case studies and lessons learned from open data projects

2. Through practical know­how,
case studies and creative activities, our experts will guide you
through the basics of open data and provide practical tools so you can start making open data
projects a reality within your organisation.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
1. Describe open data, what it is and what it’s not
2. Describe value and what it means to your organisation
3. Explain the value of publishing open data within your organisation
4. Explain the value of using open data within your organisation
5. Outline the issues with publishing open data within your organisation
6. Outline the issues with using open data within your organisation
7. Discuss open data case studies related to your organisation
8. Construct a list of potential open data for publication by your organisation
9. Construct a list of potential open data to be used by your organisation
Who is the course for?
Employees and entrepreneurs from government departments, the public, private and
voluntary sectors.
What prior knowledge do you need?
Good computer literacy and knowledge of using the web and spreadsheets is essential. You
will get the most out of the course if you have a high­level
understanding of the information
available within your organisation and how it’s used. Technical or Information Technology
skills are not required.
What should you bring?
A wifi enabled laptop and software to open spreadsheets is essential. You will not need to
install any software for this course.
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