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About the Data space fundamentals course

Data Spaces are becoming a core element of the EU’s data strategy and an important enabler of secure data sharing and new collaboration models across supply chains. Data Space Fundamentals provides a clear and practical introduction to what Data Spaces are, how they work, and why they matter in practice.

This course is part of the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) Qualification Programme and is the first step in a series of seven courses. It gives you the essential foundation for further specialisation and for working towards an internationally recognised certification in Data Spaces.

Content and process

Content and process

Course Content

This two-day course provides a professional introduction to:

  • What a data space is and why it matters.
  • Governance, trust, and data sovereignty.
  • Business models and value creation in data spaces.
  • Practical challenges related to implementing and operating data sharing in ecosystems.

Exam and certification