Learn how knowledge graphs can shape the future of your business and career.

Meet the KGC | Learn Team

KGC|Learn was established by KGC with a 2023 grant from the National Science Foundation to attract the best of the KGC Community and Conferences.

François Scharffe

Co-Founder

Thomas Deely

Co-Founder

Maru Willson is the Chief Learning Officer at the Knowledge Graph Conference

Maru Willson

Chief Learning Officer

Meet the KGC|Learn Continuing Education Team


Alex Shifrin

Subject Matter Lead


Casey Hart

Guest Instructor


Keith Corbett

Teaching Assistant

Anatoly Scherbakov

Teaching Assistant


Adam Shepherd

Teaching Assistant


Vinay Chaudhri

Guest Instructor

Find the program
that is right for you

Our program brings together open content from leading knowledge graph practitioners in a structured and guided environment for learners. 

We use evidence-based adult learning approaches to meet participants where they are in their knowledge graph learning journey.

  • Builder Micro-Certificates part-virtual and part-online for individuals with experience in data science and adjacent fields who benefit from a cohort structure. Learn more and download the brochure.
    • Builder MC-1 Bricks to Building KGs
    • Builder MC-2 Build with Confidence
    • Builder MC-3 Build with Nuance
    • Builder MC-4 Build Something Real

Open Classroom free access to our curated content without the structure and rigor of a certificate. Learn more and download the brochure.

Continuing Education Units

KGC is an IACET accredited provider of continuing education units. Learn more and download the brochure.

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Learner Records Privacy and Information Security – KGC protects the privacy and security of learner records through restricted access, confidentiality practices, and compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Instructor Proprietary Transparency Policy – KGC requires instructors to disclose any proprietary interests related to products, materials, services, or tools referenced in learning activities to ensure transparency and objectivity.

Discrimination Policy – KGC is committed to providing a learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, with concerns investigated promptly and fairly.

Intellectual and Legal Property Rights of Materials – KGC respects intellectual property rights and requires all learning materials to comply with applicable copyright, licensing, and legal usage requirements.