Open Source Strategy: Managing and Launching Open Projects

Organizations worldwide are leveraging open-source software to accelerate innovation, but managing open-source projects requires a clear strategic framework to avoid compliance and security risks. This course provides a clear path to establishing a robust open-source strategy within your organization. You will gain the skills to transition closed-source proprietary code to the public domain, manage intellectual property, and foster a healthy, collaborative developer community around your projects. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational concepts of open-source licensing, compliance, and intellectual property management; Design structured workflows to transition internal proprietary software into successful public open-source projects; Implement modern supply chain security standards, including Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and licensing scans; Establish clear organizational governance models and contribution guidelines to maintain project health; Apply InnerSource practices to foster internal collaboration using open-source methodologies before going public. You will begin with foundational definitions of open-source licenses and corporate governance models, then progress to step-by-step frameworks for launching and maintaining active public projects. The material is presented through clear written explanations, strategic case studies, and practical policy templates. This course is designed for technology leaders, product managers, software engineers, and compliance officers who are new to open-source program management. No prior experience with open-source administration is required. Start building a sustainable and secure open-source strategy for your organization today.