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GreenDIGIT Comprehensive Training Modules Developments to Support Sustainable Research Infrastructures

Andrea Bedorin (EBRAINS)

GreenDIGIT Project | July 2026

The GreenDIGIT consortium is developing a comprehensive Training Modules Set (“Train-the-Trainer programme”), coordinated by EBRAINS, with significant efforts given also from SoBigData, UvA and UTH. The developed modules intend to help Research Infrastructures (RIs) assess, understand and improve the environmental sustainability of their digital services and operations.

As part of this initiative, the project will deliver 20 training modules developed collaboratively by consortium partners within the Outreach and Community Engagement (WP10) and Maximising Impact and Dissemination (WP11) work packages. The modules follow a common pedagogical structure to ensure consistency, interoperability and long-term reusability.

Competence Framework and Learning Content

The training programme is built upon the GreenDIGIT competence framework terminologies (Deliverable D10.2), which defines the knowledge, skills and competences required for key organisational roles within Research Infrastructures, as well as for researchers seeking to improve energy, sustainability and environmental impact awareness. This common framework ensures that all learning materials are aligned with clearly defined learning outcomes and role-specific competences.

The training material is organised into thematic modules targeting diverse audiences across the research and policy landscape. Modules cover key developments and outcomes from the project, spanning indicatively to cover architectural principles, reproducibility tools for researchers and RI users, metrics and assessment frameworks, orchestration / brokering systems, and policy guidance for infrastructure managers – decision makers.

Availability and Learning Resources

Completed modules are now on the process to be published on the SoBigData Academy as a single GreenDIGIT course providing a unified learning experience for research infrastructure communities across Europe. The full modules collection is expected to be available by the end of August 2026 and will support training activities targeting project stakeholders.

Each training module includes but not limited the following material types:

  • Presentation slides with detailed explanations and practical guidance;
  • Supporting educational resources and tutorials where available;
  • Knowledge-check and self-assessment activities to help learners evaluate their progress.

Examples of available modules include:

  • “Measuring the Environmental Footprint of Electricity in Europe with Wattnet” & “Monitoring Energy Consumption in Cloud Infrastructures with Scaphandre” by CSIC.
  • “Sustainability Monitoring for IoT Resources in Research Infrastructures” by UTH.
  • “Digital Research Infrastructure Lifecycle Model (DRILM)” developed by the UvA.

Following, there are some indicative screenshots of the uploaded training materials.

Figure 1. Module  (Measuring the Environmental Footprint of Electricity in Europe with Wattnet).

Figure 2. Module  (Sustainability Monitoring for IoT Resources in Research Infrastructures).

Figure 3. Module  (Digital Research Infrastructure Lifecycle Model).

Tools, Resources and Access

Further information and supporting resources will be made available as the programme progresses, including:

  • Deliverable D10.2 (training programme)
  • The SoBigData training platform (Link)
  • Additional learning resources published through the GreenDIGIT project website.

Moving Forward

The GreenDIGIT training programme adopts a progressive learning approach tailored to researchers, service developers, infrastructure managers and policy stakeholders.

The modules will be used in engagement activities with ESFRI forums, Research Infrastructures, international conferences and the GreenDIGIT Summer School organised in Autumn, supporting the long-term adoption of sustainable practices across European digital research infrastructures.