Getting Started with Open Source Beginner 3h 6m
Software Licensing
This lesson provides an overview of common open-source software licenses, their conditions, and how to choose the right one for your project.
Learning outcomes
- Identify different types of open source software licenses and their implications
- Explain the legal and practical considerations of software licensing
- Apply appropriate licenses to software projects based on project goals
- Recognize the differences between permissive and copyleft licenses
- Demonstrate how to properly attribute and comply with open source licenses
Prerequisites
Open source basics
Cite this lesson
APA
David E. Bernholdt, Lauren E. Milechin, Dave Rumph, Michael A. Heroux, James Willenbring (2026). Software Licensing. UC OSPO Network. https://intersect-training.org/software-licensing/
BibTeX
@misc{understanding_software_licensing_2026,
author = {{David E. Bernholdt, Lauren E. Milechin, Dave Rumph, Michael A. Heroux, James Willenbring}},
title = {Software Licensing},
year = {2026},
publisher = {UC OSPO Network},
url = {https://intersect-training.org/software-licensing/}
}