Dojo Project Goals and Desired Outcomes

The Drupal Dojo was created for apprentice/journeyman developers who want to increase proficiency, and for experts looking to grow the pool of Drupal talent. The following are goals and desired outcomes for the Dojo itself.

An effective learning, mentoring, and collaboration platform

Create a more effective platform for the Drupal Dojo to provide free online training, mentoring, and a showcase for Drupal. This goal has come to encompass these needs:

• Centralized repository for learning materials (video, audio, slideshows, documentation)
• Forum to attract, accept, and direct contributor time and resources
• Easy to use platform for real-time online mentoring

Develop a sustainable curriculum and training program

Even with a state of the art website, it is essential for the Dojo to provide and maintain a sustainable curriculum and training program.

• Provide hands on training in areas ranging from site planning, drafting proposals, project management, information architecture, development, design, infrastructure, to Drupal workflows and community.
• Interface with other Drupal learning, working and regional groups on a global and grassroots level.

Promote, showcase, and fund the drupal project, community, and economy.

Produce and distribute a rich set of documentation, training, and marketing materials

• Educate businesses about the benefits and costs of using Drupal as a platform for their business
• Market successful use of Drupal through case studies and showcases
• Reach out to make new audiences aware of Drupal who might not be currently aware
• Attract peripheral Drupal types to become more closely involved and active
• Raise awareness of Drupal among some key target groups
• Promote a sustainable business ecosystem in the Drupal community
• Reach new potential sources of funding

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