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Professional training course · DMBI-005

Certified Open Data Management Techniques

Open data is transforming how governments, organizations, and industries share, analyze, and utilize information. Effective open data management enables transparency…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 4Cities
  • £3,450Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Open data is transforming how governments, organizations, and industries share, analyze, and utilize information. Effective open data management enables transparency, innovation, improved decision-making, and better public and organizational services. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of open data principles, governance models, data publishing standards, and management techniques. Participants will learn how to structure, clean, publish, and maintain open datasets while ensuring quality, security, and usability for stakeholders.

Course Methodology

This course combines conceptual learning with practical, hands-on exercises using real open data examples. Participants will work on data structuring, cleaning, and publishing scenarios. Case studies from government open data portals and international best practices will be analyzed. Group activities and workshops will focus on designing open data frameworks, metadata standards, and data lifecycle management approaches.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the principles and benefits of open data
  • Identify suitable datasets for open data publishing
  • Apply open data standards and metadata structures
  • Manage data quality, consistency, and integrity
  • Design open data governance frameworks
  • Publish and maintain datasets in open data platforms
  • Ensure privacy, security, and compliance in open data sharing
  • Support transparency and data-driven decision-making

Target Audience

  • Data Managers and Data Analysts
  • Government and Public Sector Employees
  • IT and Digital Transformation Teams
  • Policy Makers and Compliance Officers
  • Researchers and Academic Professionals
  • Professionals involved in data publishing or governance

Target Competencies

  • Open data governance and management
  • Data structuring and metadata design
  • Data quality assurance
  • Data publishing and lifecycle management
  • Regulatory and ethical compliance
  • Analytical and technical data skills
  • Transparency and data accessibility practices 

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Introduction to Open Data Principles
    • What is open data and why it matters
    • Benefits for government, business, and society
    • Open data ecosystem and stakeholders
    • Types of open data and use cases
    • Global open data initiatives and standards
  2. 2Day 2: Data Structuring and Metadata Management
    • Data formats (CSV, JSON, XML, APIs)
    • Data cleaning and preparation techniques
    • Metadata standards and documentation
    • Data classification and categorization
    • Ensuring data usability and accessibility
  3. 3Day 3: Open Data Governance and Policies
    • Open data governance frameworks
    • Roles and responsibilities in data management
    • Data ownership and accountability
    • Licensing models (open licenses, restrictions)
    • Ethical considerations in data publishing
  4. 4Day 4: Data Publishing and Platform Management
    • Open data portals and platforms overview
    • Data publishing workflows and processes
    • API integration and data sharing mechanisms
    • Data updating and version control
    • Monitoring data usage and feedback
  5. 5Day 5: Advanced Practices and Implementation
    • Data privacy and security considerations
    • Managing sensitive vs non-sensitive data
    • Case studies of successful open data programs
    • Building an organizational open data strategy
    • Final project: designing an open data framework

Schedule

Dates and fees

14 upcoming dates in 4 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,050.

All dates as PDF
November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£3,450per delegate2+ people: £2,760 each
January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Certified Open Data Management Techniques course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Certified Open Data Management Techniques course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Barcelona. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Barcelona, Munich, Amsterdam, London.

Can I take Certified Open Data Management Techniques online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,050 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £3,450 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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