The Copernicus MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is a new online training aimed at enabling anyone to address this challenge. Participants will learn how Copernicus data and services can be used to address societal challenges and generate business opportunities. In particular, they will learn how Copernicus – and space data in general – can be used to support evidence-based public policy, as well as to develop new products and services, open up new markets, improve quality of life, and make the most of limited resources in a sustainable way.
The Copernicus MOOC aims to make Copernicus and its ecosystem accessible to all. It is designed for all people who use or could benefit from using geo-information data, but who have no or limited prior experience in doing so. All first-time and intermediate users of Copernicus data and services from the public and private sector and public sector are therefore invited to participate: civil servants, policy makers, entrepreneurs, innovators, intrapreneurs, service designers, etc.
The course will address three key topics:
- Understanding Copernicus data and services – what they are, and how they can be accessed and used
- Learning from success stories – understanding how existing Copernicus-enabled services and applications have been developed and deployed
- Doing it yourself – acquiring the key skills and knowledge to develop and deploy Copernicus-enabled products and services and to navigate the Copernicus ecosystem.
he Copernicus MOOC will involve practice exercises and a final assessment. Registered participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The Copernicus MOOC will be held twice in 2020:
- MOOC 1: February – April 2020
- MOOC 2: September – December 2020
Each MOOC will consist of 12 lessons of 2 hours each, over a period of 12 weeks.
The course is funded by the EU and registration is free and open to all.
More information at https://www.copernicus.eu/en/news/news/observer-copernicus-mooc-your-opportunity-learn-how-harness-power-space-data-innovate-and