The DRUMS project is beginning the validation of its training resources with a pilot scheme led by a pilot scheme

Overall, the training programme is set to be tested by more than 150 participants residing in the countries represented in the consortium, with the aim of assessing the suitability of the content, the learning experience and the functionality of the digital tools before finalising the programme.

In Spain, CETEM carried out the pilot scheme between May and July 2026 over five sessions, in which 35 people from a variety of backgrounds took part. These included students on courses related to the furniture and timber sector, workers and technical staff, which made it possible to test the materials with users with varying levels of knowledge and experience.

During the sessions, the main focus was on testing the content of Module 0, which is introductory in nature, as well as materials relating to Deep Tech (Module 5), alongside the learning platform, the mobile app, the educational videos and other resources developed by DRUMS. The pilot scheme enabled us to assess both participants’ understanding of the content and aspects relating to navigation, accessibility and the overall user experience.

The feedback received was generally positive, with satisfaction levels for the introductory content exceeding 80 per cent. At the same time, participants provided very useful suggestions for further improving the project’s outcomes, such as certain aspects relating to the usability of the platform and the app.

The pilot project also enabled relevant information to be gathered on accessibility and inclusion, highlighting the importance of providing content in different formats and making it easier for people with different learning needs to use it.

The feedback gathered in Spain will be analysed alongside the results obtained in the other participating countries. This information will enable the consortium to make final adjustments to the content, videos and digital tools before their final publication.

In this way, the involvement of real users becomes a fundamental part of the DRUMS development process, helping to ensure that its training resources better meet the needs of students, workers, trainers and professionals in the face of the new challenges posed by an industry that is increasingly digital, sustainable and people-centred.

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