Open Data and Spatial Data Infrastructure

Course Overview ¶

This strategic course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and manage spatial data infrastructure (SDI) and open data initiatives. Participants will learn about SDI components, international standards and best practices, metadata creation and management, data quality assurance, licensing and legal frameworks, and organizational change management.

The course combines policy, technical, and practical perspectives, ensuring participants understand both the “why” and “how” of successful SDI implementation.

What You Will Learn ¶

• Understanding spatial data infrastructure concepts and components
• International standards and frameworks (INSPIRE, ISO, OGC)
• Developing SDI strategies and implementation roadmaps
• Creating and managing metadata according to ISO 19115/19139
• Implementing data quality assurance processes
• Understanding open data principles and benefits
• Navigating licensing frameworks and legal considerations
• Establishing data sharing policies and governance structures
• Building stakeholder engagement and partnerships
• Implementing catalogue services for data discovery
• Managing master data and authoritative sources
• Ensuring interoperability across systems and organizations
• Measuring SDI impact and value
• Change management and capacity building strategies

Who Should Attend ¶

This course is designed for:

• SDI coordinators and strategists
• GIS managers and team leads
• Data managers and governance officers
• Government officials and policy makers
• Senior GIS professionals

No technical prerequisites are required, though GIS experience is beneficial.

Prerequisites ¶

• Understanding of GIS concepts
• Interest in data management and sharing
• Organizational perspective on data challenges
• Willingness to think strategically

Course Materials ¶

All participants receive:

• SDI implementation guide
• Metadata creation templates
• Policy framework templates
• ROI assessment tools
• Certificate of completion
• 30-day post-course email support