Before delivering its lessons, the EAGLE consortium (https://projecteagle.eu/) collectively listened to entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators across the participating countries and Europe. The digital shift is not coming, it’s already here, and we need to prepare our workforce accordingly.
That led to a learning model that goes beyond theory with every EAGLE course delivered with real business needs in mind, bridging the gap between what SMEs have and what the market demands.
This “gap” is often misunderstood. It’s not just a technical deficit, it’s a deficit in application and strategic agility. The modern economy demands the so called “T-shaped professionals”, people with deep technical expertise in one area (like data analytics) but also the broad, adaptive skills (like critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and communication) to apply that knowledge effectively across the business.
This is why investigating was crucial to reveal the need for training that builds not just technical competence, but holistic business acumen.
Digital transformation is not just about mastering technologies, it’s about empowering people to think differently, lead confidently, and act with creativity. That’s where learning turns into real impact.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) under grant agreement No 101100660. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.