GÉANT is pleased to announce the publication of four new courses on the GÉANT eAcademy, developed to strengthen understanding of software licensing, open-source governance, and compliance across the GÉANT community.
These courses provide comprehensive, practical guidance on how to manage software licences effectively, ensure compliance with open-source requirements, and create the necessary documentation artefacts throughout the software development process.
The newly released courses are:
- Essential Aspects of Software Licensing in GÉANT
An overview of key concepts, governance principles, and roles that define software licence management within GÉANT. - Open-Source Licences Used in GÉANT
A detailed introduction to the types of open-source licences adopted in GÉANT, their compatibility, and how they support collaborative development. - Licensing and Artefacts Creation Process
Guidance on creating and managing artefacts, documenting licence choices, and formalising licence decisions across project lifecycles. - Compliance and Required Artefacts
An in-depth look at compliance procedures, verification tools, and required artefacts that ensure adherence to GÉANT’s IPR and licensing policies.
Together, these courses form a structured learning path within the Software Licence Selection and Management in GÉANT training series, offering valuable insights for Software Developers, Software Developers Managers, and Task and Work Package Managers.
Access all four courses today through the GÉANT eAcademy and enhance your knowledge in software licence governance and open-source best practices.
