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Wiki Open Learning
Wiki Open Learning (WOL) is an open Wikimedia community initiative supporting contributor growth through workshops, edit-a-thons, tutorials, and learning events. Activities are organised into eight thematic areas covering the full lifecycle of being a Wikimedia contributor.[1]
Open learning across the Wikimedia movement is a community effort. You can help by joining...by attending an event.
[1] "Wiki Open Learning". Meta-Wiki. Retrieved September 2026.
Eight buckets of operational knowledge.
From your first edit to running a grant-funded campaign, our tutorials and events cover the full operational lifecycle of being a Wikimedia contributor.
Onboarding
First steps for new contributors — accounts, user pages, talk pages, and that first edit.
Editing
Project-specific editing skills across Wikipedia, Commons, Wikidata, Wikivoyage, and more.
Tools
Community tools, scripts, and gadgets that make editing faster and more powerful.
Rights
User rights and permissions — event organiser, autopatrolled, rollback, and more.
Infrastructure
Toolforge, MediaWiki, OAuth, Git, Phabricator, Gerrit — the technical stack of the movement.
Community
Communication, governance, conduct — how to navigate the social side of Wikimedia.
Campaigns
Wiki Loves, edit-a-thons, and inclusive content campaigns run by community members.
Funding
Grants, scholarships, and sponsorships — Rapid Grants, Project Grants, conference funding.
Upcoming events
Learning sessions, workshops, edit-a-thons, and community celebrations. All free, all open.
Nothing on the calendar right now.
Want to host the next one? We provide brand guidance, event templates, and a reporting framework.
Propose an eventThree steps. No application required.
Pick what you need
Browse the Learnings library on Meta or join a live workshop. Topics range from your first edit to deploying a Toolforge tool.
Learn at your pace
Watch the video tutorial, follow along in your sandbox, or come to a scheduled session. Every resource is free and on Commons under a free licence.
Give back
Record your own tutorial, host a session in your city, or propose a campaign. We pair new contributors with members to help you ship.
Find us wherever you already are.
Four channels, one community. Pick whichever you like — the same people are on the other end.
Ready to Start Your Open Learning Journey?
Whether you want to contribute to a project, learn a new skill, or mentor others, there is a place for you here. Membership is free and open to everyone.