In this course, we will first review what open source compliance management is. Then, you will learn why it is important to conduct an open source review and who is involved in this process and why. You will also gain an understanding of the steps necessary to achieve end-to-end compliance. In addition, you will become familiar with developer guidelines that are recommended to be followed when using open source code and contributing to open source projects and communities.
This course is intended for software developers, project managers, legal associates, and executive decision makers who already know the basics of what open source software is and how copyrights work, and are ready to take the next step towards building a formal compliance program for their organization.
The key to a successful open technology project is to ensure a neutral playing field for all developers, technologists, and companies to collectively contribute to project evolution and growth. The Linux Foundation was built on the idea of the democratization of code and scaling adoption, for all projects equally. Expert legal and governance support programs ensure everyone is on the same playing field.