Practical Knowledge Modelling: Ontology Development 101
Capture machine-interpretable knowledge through ontology and semantic techniques
Lo que serás capaz de hacer
Knowledge is one of the most valuable assets any organisation holds. Ontologies are how you make it computable, shareable and built to last. We've all faced the same problem at some point — trying to capture and communicate knowledge in a way that is clear, consistent and genuinely reusable, whether by another person or by a computer system. Knowledge modelling, or ontology modelling, is the discipline that solves that problem. An ontology is, at its core, a representation that provides a basis for sharing meaning — a structured, machine-interpretable model of what things are, how they relate and what can be inferred from them. The applications are remarkably broad. From semantic data fabrics and augmented data products to natural language processing, enterprise architecture, high-fidelity controlled vocabularies and engineering reference models — ontologies underpin some of the most sophisticated information systems in use today. And with the rise of Generative AI, ontologies have moved firmly into the spotlight: they are now a critical component of Graph Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), providing the structured knowledge foundation that grounds Large Language Models and enables accurate, reliable question-answering over enterprise data. What makes this course distinctive is its accessibility. Ontology development can feel intimidating from the outside — the terminology is dense and the literature is largely written for specialists. This course was designed from the ground up to change that, offering a practical, hands-on introduction that welcomes a broad range of learners regardless of technical background. You will gain both an appreciation of the context of knowledge modelling and genuine applied experience — working through graphical and formal computer-aided techniques for building knowledge models that are accurate, reusable and immediately applicable. What you will be able to do after this course: Explain what ontologies are and articulate their value across a range of real-world use cases Apply graphical and formal techniques for building practical knowledge models Capture and represent domain knowledge in a form that is both human-interpretable and machine-readable Understand how ontologies connect to knowledge graphs, semantic data architectures and explainable AI Use ontological thinking as a foundation for knowledge management, systems interoperability and intelligent information architecture Who this course is for: This course is designed for a genuinely broad audience — technical and non-technical alike. Whether you are a data professional, business analyst, knowledge engineer, architect, or simply someone who works with complex information and wants a better way to structure and share it, this course meets you where you are. No specialist background in semantics or ontology is required — just an interest in making knowledge work harder and travel further. If that matters to you professionally, this is exactly the right place to start.
- Become better at approaching the organisation of information and knowledge in such a way that it makes sense to users
- Apply a methodology for developing seamless knowledge models (ontologies) and use that understanding across any subject matter
- Gain awareness of the inner workings of knowledge models (ontologies) expressed as visual and machine-interpretable representations
- Develop semantically-rich ontologies and knowledge graphs, formalized in the Web Ontology Language (OWL), using the Protégé ontology editor
Temario
UNIDAD 1 - Introduction · 5 leccionesUNIDAD 1 - Introduction
UNIDAD 1 - Introduction
- Welcome and foreword
- Audience and learning outcomes
- Course structure
- Checkpoint: Will this course meet my needs?
- Summary
UNIDAD 2 - What is knowledge modelling? · 12 leccionesUNIDAD 2 - What is knowledge modelling?
UNIDAD 2 - What is knowledge modelling?
- Knowledge and its lifecycle
- Data, information and knowledge
- What is a knowledge model?
- Ontology from a philosophical perspective
- Building blocks of a knowledge model
- Representing knowledge models
- Ontology from a logic based perspective
- Levels of abstraction in knowledge modelling
- Applications of knowledge modelling: Part 1
- Applications of knowledge modelling: Part 2
- Summary
- [Quiz] Knowledge modelling basics
UNIDAD 3 - A methodology for knowledge modelling · 8 leccionesUNIDAD 3 - A methodology for knowledge modelling
UNIDAD 3 - A methodology for knowledge modelling
- Overview
- Requirements management
- Goal and scope definition
- Competency questions
- Information gathering and elicitation
- Collating the preliminary information
- Summary
- [Quiz] Knowledge modelling methodology
UNIDAD 4 - Initial structuring · 10 leccionesUNIDAD 4 - Initial structuring
UNIDAD 4 - Initial structuring
- Overview
- Listing and analysing statements
- Tracking and monitoring terms
- Graphical languages for knowledge modelling
- Unified Modelling Language: Part 1
- Unified Modelling Language: Part 2
- IDEF5 schematic language
- More thoughts on visual knowledge models
- Summary
- [Quiz] Initial structuring
UNIDAD 5 - Formalization · 34 leccionesUNIDAD 5 - Formalization
UNIDAD 5 - Formalization
- Overview
- Getting started
- [Activity] Getting started
- OWL classes: The basics: Part 1
- OWL classes: The basics: Part 2
- [Activity] OWL classes
- OWL individuals: The basics
- [Activity] OWL individuals
- OWL properties: The basics
- OWL properties: Domain and range
- OWL properties: Inverse properties
- OWL properties: Characteristics
- [Activity] OWL properties
- Class description and definition: The basics
- Existential restrictions
- [Activity] Existential restrictions
- hasValue restrictions
- [Activity] hasValue restrictions
- Primitive and defined classes
- [Activity] Primitive and defined classes
- Reasoning in OWL
- [Activity] Reasoning in OWL
- Universal restrictions
- [Activity] Universal restrictions
- Cardinality restrictions
- [Activity] Cardinality restrictions
- OWL properties: Datatype properties
- [Activity] Datatype properties
- Complement of and more
- [Activity] Complement of
- Other useful features
- [Activity] Other useful features
- Summary
- [Quiz] Formalization
UNIDAD 6 - Deployment · 6 leccionesUNIDAD 6 - Deployment
UNIDAD 6 - Deployment
- Overview
- Ontology documentation
- Ontology visuals: Part 1
- Ontology visuals: Part 2
- Ontology-driven systems
- Summary
UNIDAD 7 - Evaluation · 4 leccionesUNIDAD 7 - Evaluation
UNIDAD 7 - Evaluation
- Evaluating the effectiveness of ontologies
- Lessons learnt in ontology development and deployment
- Things to watch out for during ontology development
- Summary
UNIDAD 8 - Course wrap-up · 5 leccionesUNIDAD 8 - Course wrap-up
UNIDAD 8 - Course wrap-up
- Key soft skills for excelling as knowledge architect
- Conclusion
- Course slides
- Acknowledgements and more
- Bonus lecture
Tu certificado lo emite la SEP, no solo una plataforma
Al demostrar la competencia recibes un certificado emitido por la Secretaría de Educación Pública a través del Gobierno del Estado de México: un documento oficial que puedes presentar con confianza ante cualquier empleador o institución.
Tu certificado con INEC
- Lo emite la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), a través del Gobierno del Estado de México
- Documento oficial con folio verificable en línea
- Lo otorga la Universidad Tecnológica Fidel Velázquez
Otras plataformas en línea
- Constancia privada emitida por la misma plataforma
- Solo acredita horas cursadas o asistencia
- Sin respaldo de una autoridad educativa
Tu itinerario, de la inscripción al certificado
- 1
Inscripción con pago único
Pagas $2,800 MXN una sola vez y entras de inmediato al curso.
- 2
Estudias a tu ritmo
8 unidades con videos, lecturas y actividades, disponibles 24/7 durante 12 meses.
- 3
Cuestionarios por unidad
4 cuestionarios para comprobar lo aprendido.
- 4
Certificado
Emitido por la SEP a través del Gobierno del Estado de México, con folio verificable.
Un certificado oficial de la SEP
- Emitido por la Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP), a través del Gobierno del Estado de México. No es una constancia privada: es un documento oficial, y ese respaldo marca la diferencia frente a otras plataformas en línea.
- Contenido impartido por Tish Chungoora.
- Folio y QR verificables para compartirlo con quien te contrate.
Empieza hoy, a tu ritmo
Un solo pago y acceso inmediato al curso completo durante 12 meses.
- 8 unidades · 84 lecciones · 40 h
- 12 meses de acceso
- 4 cuestionarios de evaluación
- Certificado emitido por la SEP (Gob. del Estado de México) con folio verificable
Sobre tu inscripción
¿Cómo es el pago?
Un solo pago de $2,800 MXN. No hay mensualidades ni cargos recurrentes.
¿Cuánto tiempo tengo acceso?
12 meses desde tu inscripción, 24/7, para avanzar a tu ritmo.
¿Quién imparte el contenido?
El curso es impartido por Tish Chungoora; INEC gestiona tu inscripción, evaluación y certificado.
¿Qué pasa cuando vence mi acceso?
Puedes renovar tu cuenta tú mismo desde la plataforma, sin trámites ni esperas.


