Hello everyone,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Wikidata Open Online Course - a fantastic opportunity for anyone eager to explore the world of Wikidata and enhance their editing skills.

🌟 About the Course

The 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, an individual in need of a refresher on Wikidata concepts, or a seasoned trainer looking to level up your skills - this course is right for you. Participants will gain insights into how Wikidata works, its rules, its vibrant community, and how to contribute effectively.

📚 Course Structure

• Chapter 1: The Wikimedia movement and 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

⏰ Course Schedule

This program will be offered in iterations, the first of which will start on April 22 and last for 5 weeks. Be sure to register before that. Subsequent iterations will be scheduled later, so don't worry if you're not able to take this one. Make sure to watch the landing page, and we will announce them on our usual communication channels as well.

Don't miss out on this opportunity. We encourage you to spread the word and invite your friends and colleagues to join us on this learning adventure.

For more information about the course structure and how to register, please visit Wikidata:Open_Online_Course

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out directly or leave a note on the project discussion page: Wikidata_talk:Open_Online_Course

Cheers,