Hi everyone, We’re excited to announce a rerun of the Wikidata Open Online Course for beginners, starting on March 17, 2025.
About the Course The Wikidata Open Online Course <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Open_Online_Course> is designed to simplify learning how to edit Wikidata through a structured online program in English. Originally developed in French by Wikimedia France, the course content has been updated and translated into English. Whether you're: - A beginner taking your first steps, - In need of a refresher on Wikidata concepts, or - A seasoned trainer looking to level up your skills, this course is perfect for you. Participants will gain insights into how Wikidata works, its rules, its vibrant community, and how to contribute effectively. What to Expect - Chapter 1: The Wikimedia Movement and the Creation of Wikidata - Chapter 2: Understanding Knowledge Graphs and Queries - Chapter 3: Discovering Wikidata, Open Data, and the Semantic Web - Chapter 4: Contributing to Wikidata, the Community, and Data Quality - Chapter 5: Bonus Resources on Scientific Bibliography from Wikidata How to participate: - Head over to Wikidata 101: An Introduction <https://learn.wiki/courses/course-v1:Wikimedia-Deutschland+WMDE001+2025/about> to enroll using your Wikimedia credentials. - Don’t hesitate to share this opportunity with your friends and colleagues. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a note here <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata_talk:Open_Online_Course> or write to me directly. Cheers! -- Zita U. Zage Intern, Wikidata Software Communication Team Wikimedia Deutschland e. V. | Tempelhofer Ufer 23-24 | 10963 Berlin Phone: +49 (0) 30 577 116 2466 https://wikimedia.de Grab a spot in my calendar for a chat: cal.com/zuz <https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=eml0YS56YWdlQHdpa2ltZWRpYS5kZQ>. A lot is happening around Wikidata - Keep up to date! <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Status_updates> Current news and exciting stories about Wikimedia, Wikipedia and Free Knowledge in our newsletter (in German): Subscribe now <https://www.wikimedia.de/newsletter/>. Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Help us to achieve our vision! https://spenden.wikimedia.de Wikimedia Deutschland — Gesellschaft zur Förderung Freien Wissens e. V. Eingetragen im Vereinsregister des Amtsgerichts Charlottenburg, VR 23855 B. Als gemeinnützig anerkannt durch das Finanzamt für Körperschaften I Berlin, Steuernummer 27/029/42207. Geschäftsführende Vorstände: Franziska Heine, Dr. Christian Humborg
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