Yannis Charalabidis, professor on Digital Governance at the University of the Aegean shares his insights on the Interoperable Europe Academy. Discover his first reactions to the initiative, how it is useful on his day-to-day, and the courses that he recommends to students and public servants.What was your first reaction to the IOPEU Academy and the establishment of this European Commission initiative? It is a great initiative, communicating the results of Interoperable Europe to any stakeholder in a constructive way. The work done around digital governance and interoperability the last years…

Are you looking for thorough and detailed courses that will give you guidance on the Interoperability Test Bed? Then, enroll in our latest courses about it and learn everything you are looking for in order to boost your knowledge on the subject! Keep reading for more details. Costas Simatos, the Team Leader of the Interoperability Test Bed and the expert that worked on the creation of the ‘Interoperability Test Bed 1, Getting Started with Interoperability Test Bed’ course’ as well as the ‘Interoperability Test Bed: Conformance testing for managers’, shared his views on the importance and…

A new academic year starts, and the Interoperable Europe (IOPEU) Academy is ready for it. Victoria Kalogirou, Project Manager of European Commission DG DIGIT (Directorate of Informatics), looks back on the progress achieved until now, and shares with us the plans for the upcoming period. Victoria, thank you very much for your time. Why was the IOPEU Academy created and for whom? The Interoperable Europe Academy was created by the European Commission in 2019 under the former ISA2 programme, now the Interoperable Europe Initiative. Its goal is to integrate all educational materials related to…

Testimonials: The Interoperable Europe (IOPEU) Academy through the eyes of two professors and a public servant. Over the years, the Interoperable Europe Academy team has created valuable and strong synergies with their stakeholder that are based on fruitful cooperations. Recently, different stakeholders shared their opinion on IOPEU Academy and its importance in the advanced digital skills in the public sector. They have provided feedback on how they perceive the IOPEU Academy, how it helps them with their day-to-day activities, the courses they would recommend, and much more! "The IOPEU…

Interoperable Europe Academy’s (IOPEU Academy) self-paced interactive online courses are created to support everyone who wants to expand their knowledge on interoperability, with the main focus on public servants of all levels of administration that are actively engaged in digital transformation. In order for the IOPEU Academy to reach anyone in need of boosting their advanced digital skills, they believe that all their courses should be completely open, free and reusable. For that purpose, even from the beginning of the course creation process, IOPEU Academy develops courses that are SCORM…

Interoperable Europe Academy is excited to announce the launch of their latest e-learning course on the Alignment of National Interoperability Frameworks (NIFs) with the European Interoperability Framework (EIF). This course is specially designed for policy-makers, as well as national authority officials, public administration managers, service designers and solution architects who are passionate about harnessing the true potential of interoperability. In today's interconnected world, effective data sharing and collaboration are essential to drive efficient governance and provide seamless…

Are you looking for a thorough and detailed course that will give you guidance on the European Union Public Licence? Then, enroll in our latest course about EUPL to get everything you are looking for in order to boost your knowledge on the subject! Interoperable Europe (IOPEU) Academy always strives to provide the most pertinent online courses in the area of interoperability based on the latest trends and needs of public servants. Lately, the IOPEU Academy team has observed that there is a big need to develop a course that would simplify and explain the European Union Public Licence (EUPL) and…

Solid is an innovative technology that aims to empower individuals with control over their personal data. It provides a decentralized and secure platform for storing and managing personal data, allowing users to decide how their information is shared and accessed. This eLearning will equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Solid, covering its decentralized architecture, personal data management features, and empowering individuals with control over their data. The “Enabling the Twin Digital and Green Transition via Solid and Internet of Things” eLearning course offered by the…

The Interoperable Europe Academy (IOPEU Academy) is an educational initiative promoted by the European Commission. It is dedicated to empowering ICT professionals and students with the resources they need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and digitalised world. The prestigious yearly Samos Summit conference on ICT enabled Governance attracts a wide and international audience, including experts on research and administrations, making it the ideal place for the exchange of ideas on interoperability! That is why it has been the place to be for the Interoperable Europe Academy team for…

Interconnected Base registries play a pivotal role in improving eGovernment and digital public services across Europe. They serve as centralised databases that store and manage core information about entities, ranging from individuals and organisations to properties and geographical locations. Accessing these registries efficiently and securely is crucial for enhancing administrative processes and enabling citizen-centric digital services. The Access to Base Registries (ABR) eLearning course offered by the Interoperable Europe Academy caters to professionals in the public sector, including…

Licenses play a key role in managing the rights to use software, content, and data. Understanding how they work is crucial for proper and legal use. That’s why we invite you to unlock the power of open-source licensing with the Joinup Licensing Assistant (JLA) e-learning course.  This course has been developed by experts at the European Commission. By participating in this course, you will know more on software licenses and their legal implications. Using the Joinup Licensing Assistant, you will learn how to find and compare different software licenses effectively. This knowledge will empower…

The IOPEU Academy is undergoing a visual transformation, and we are glad to announce our rebranding! As part of our rebranding initiative, we are revamping our certificates to be in line with the Interoperable Europe initiative of the European Commission look and feel. It's important to stay up-to-date with the latest version to ensure their validity and showcase your achievements accurately. To download the newly designed, current, and valid certificates, follow these simple steps: Log in to your IOPEU Academy account. Go to your Profile. Navigate to your Dashboard. Locate your Achievements…