Free Online Open Data Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Erasmus University Rotterdam

A starter’s guide to Open Science (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Embark on a journey towards transparent and accessible research with our 'A starter’s guide to Open Science' course. Designed for researchers and research support professionals, this MOOC by Erasmus University Rotterdam provides the essential knowledge needed to navigate the world of Open Science effectively. Learn how to enhance your research practices, collaborate more openly, and disseminate findings widely.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Open Data Open Educational Resources Open Education

Esri

Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps (Esri)

CS: Software Engineering CS: Information & Technology

Discover the power of location-based storytelling and application development with our Do-It-Yourself Geo Apps course, brought to you by Esri. Whether you're looking to enhance community engagement or drive business success through innovative app solutions, this course is your gateway to creating geo-enabled applications without needing to write a single line of code.

Jan 26th 2022

4 Weeks

Programming Open Data GIS

FutureLearn

Royal Holloway, University of London

Using Open Data for Digital Business (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership CS: Information & Technology

Discover the transformative impact of Open Data on digital businesses with this comprehensive FutureLearn course. Learn how leveraging freely available data can lead to innovative products, improved efficiency, and economic value creation. This course is perfect for entrepreneurs, business analysts, and anyone looking to harness open data for community and economic benefit.

No sessions available

3 Weeks

Open Data Digital Business Business Model