Train-the-Trainer Program

SCALE-MX’s Train-the-Trainer program trains facilitators who then wish to share their knowledge of industrial data ecosystems and data spaces with companies. Participants gain a thorough overview of key concepts in the data economy, their relevance to businesses—particularly SMEs—and concrete approaches for practical implementation.
 
The Train-the-Trainer program has already reached 150 people from chambers of commerce, associations, Mittelstand-Digital centers, research institutions, networks, and companies.
 

Content and Key Areas:

  • Basics of Data Ecosystems and Data Rooms
  • Benefits and Areas of Application for Businesses
  • Focus on integration with industrial AI and new business models
  • Insights into Real-World Examples and X Projects
  • Didactic Approaches and Materials for Knowledge Transfer
  • Exchange ideas and network with experts and other trainers

The program combines several interactive modules and provides field-tested materials for participants to use on their own.

Outlook:

On September 9 and 16, two virtual sessions offering fresh perspectives will take place as part of the Train the Trainer series. The focus will be on how data ecosystems and data rooms can be successfully integrated into business practice. In addition to the latest insights into the added value of well-managed data ecosystems, you’ll gain practical knowledge that you can immediately apply in your work with companies. Register here!

 

Series

May 13, 2026: Introductory Module: Industrial Data Rooms for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why data rooms are important for businesses.
  • Be able to apply basic concepts (data space, data ecosystem) correctly.
  • Get an initial overview of how data rooms and Manufacturing-X work.
  • Reflecting on your role as an advocate: What approaches are effective for raising awareness about data rooms among companies in a practical way?

Contents 

  • Introduction and overview of the Train-the-Trainer program.
  • Challenges and Opportunities for Businesses in the Connected Industry.
  • What are data rooms and data ecosystems, and how do they work?
  • Benefits and added value for businesses.
  • Overview of Manufacturing-X.

Methodology

  • An expert presentation with illustrative examples.
  • Discussion and exchange with experts and other opinion leaders.
  • Instructions and materials available for free use in your own transfer services.
May 20, 2026: Specialization Module: Application Examples & Business Models

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding selected examples of data room applications.
  • Classify the benefits and added value of data rooms for businesses using concrete real-world examples.
  • Reflecting on your role as an advocate: How can companies be made aware of these opportunities? 

Contents 

  • Review: Basic Concepts of Data Rooms and Data Ecosystems.
  • Practical insights into selected use cases for data rooms (e.g., digital product passports, predictive maintenance).
  • Advantages over existing data exchange solutions, as well as new opportunities for businesses.

Methodology

  • Presentations by experts featuring illustrative examples.
  • Discussion and exchange with experts and other opinion leaders.
  • Instructions and materials available for free use in your own transfer services.
June 3, 2026: EcoChain In-Person Module
Description coming soon.
June 10, 2026: Specialization Module: Data Rooms & AI

Learning Objectives

  • Develop a deeper understanding of how data rooms work.
  • Understanding the connection between data rooms, the connected industry, and AI applications.
  • Learn about specific examples of AI applications.
  • Reflecting on your role as an advocate: How can this content be communicated to companies?

Contents 

  • Review: Basic Concepts of Data Rooms and Data Ecosystems.
  • An in-depth look at how data rooms work and their mechanisms.
  • Classification of data rooms within the periodic table of the connected industry.
  • Data rooms as an opportunity for the use of AI in businesses.
  • Practical examples of AI.

Methodology

  • Presentations by experts featuring illustrative examples.
  • Discussion and exchange with experts and other opinion leaders.
  • Instructions and materials available for free use in your own transfer services.
June 17, 2026: Specialization Module: Maturity Analysis for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what is meant by a company’s data room readiness.
  • Understand the requirements that companies must meet to participate in data ecosystems.
  • The ability to support companies at every stage of maturity as they adopt data ecosystems.

Contents 

  • Review: Basic Concepts of Data Rooms and Data Ecosystems.
  • Introduction to the concept of data room readiness.
  • Assessing companies' current readiness for data rooms.
  • Selected case studies from companies.
  • Presentation of a proven readiness workshop concept for use in our own transfer programs.

Methodology

  • Presentations by experts featuring illustrative examples.
  • Introduction to the SCALE-MX Maturity Model for Data Ecosystems.
  • Discussion and exchange on data room readiness for businesses and the successful conduct of workshops.
  • Instructions and materials available for free use in your own transfer services.