Learn open source for energy
Two paths: get started as a contributor, or get your organization ready to adopt and govern open source. Almost everything here is free.
For individuals: start contributing
For those new to open source, the Linux Foundation offers a range of educational courses at no cost to get you started with the basics.
- A Beginner’s Guide to Open Source Software Development. The who, what, why, and how of contributing. Free.
- Open Source Licensing Basics for Software Developers. What the licenses mean and how to apply them. Free.
- Developing Secure Software. Security fundamentals every contributor should know. Free.
- Find a project that fits your work. Browse the portfolio by the problem you are trying to solve.
For organizations: get open source-ready
Bringing open source into a regulated, safety-critical organization takes more than enthusiasm. These courses build the governance, compliance, and security practices to do it well.
- Antitrust Laws and Open Source Project Management. How competitors collaborate safely in a shared foundation. Free.
- Introduction to Open Source License Compliance Management. The fundamentals of a compliance program. Free.
- Implementing Open Source License Compliance Management. Putting that program into practice. Free.
- Understanding the EU Cyber Resilience Act. What the CRA means for software and open source, relevant for European operators. Free.
- Securing Your Software Supply Chain with Sigstore. Signing and verification for a trustworthy supply chain. Free.
- Open Source Management and Strategy. Leadership-level strategy for organizations committing to open source. Paid.
Watch and explore
- LF Energy on YouTube Tutorials, webinars, event recordings, and member interviews.
- Linux Foundation training catalog. The full library of free and paid open source courses.