Report on validation (of initial training). Deliverable D5.2

LEARN Deliverable D5.1 identified logistics industry GHG knowledge gaps and educational needs via a survey and
supporting market research. This information helped in designing a preliminary training curriculum and defining the most suitable delivery formats and features to develop a GHG emission education programmes.
Before producing all the materials for the contents described in the first WP5 deliverable D5.1, it was highly recommended to deliver parts of the curriculum and assess if it fits audience expectations. Furthermore, an evaluation mechanism gives developers the quality of the preliminary set of materials and guidance on corrective actions and refinements. Moreover, it can help assess support the move towards more innovative learning formats which facilitate massive participation. The purpose of this evaluation report is to describe the process followed to deliver different courses, the assessment procedure and the validation findings. Specifically, the evaluation of three courses has helped to refine the first version of the curriculum. All of the courses had the same GHG emissions general contents (carbon footprint concept, overarching GHG emissions concepts, the GLEC Framework, how to use results and information exchange interfaces): the first one was a Workshop in Spain, the second course was an on streaming webinar in English, and the last one was a webinar to
Romanian hauliers. The Spanish course included additional sessions such a practical case and group discussion while both webinars focused on the lecture. The audience of the first two courses was very diverse (LSPs, academic, students, commerce) and relatively new to the subject, whereas the third-course attendees' profile (road transport hauliers in Romania) had greater background knowledge and quite explicit expectations.