New Learning Opportunity: Interoperability for Smarter Public Services – Introduction to MIMs Plus

Saara Valtasaari

Dec 5, 2025

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We are pleased to highlight a new learning resource that introduces the foundations of the Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs) Plus — a key approach for enabling smarter, more connected and more future-proof public services across Europe.

Developed with contributions from Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC) and offered by the European Commission, this short, beginner-friendly course provides a practical entry point into interoperability for the public sector.

What you will learn
In under one hour, the course helps you:

  • Understand the role of interoperability in today’s public sector ICT

  • Learn what a Minimal Interoperability Mechanism (MIM) is and how it works

  • Explore MIMs Plus and see how it is applied in real contexts

  • Discover how to contribute to Europe’s ecosystem of interoperable data, services, and solutions

  • Connect with the growing MIMs community

Who is it for?
This course is ideal for:

  • Public sector innovators

  • CIOs and digital transformation leaders

  • Public buyers and procurement professionals

  • ICT vendors and solution providers

  • Standardisation experts and practitioners

If you are working toward more efficient, interoperable and citizen-centric public services, this course offers an excellent starting point.