The Drupal Open University Initiative is a community-driven project to integrate Drupal education into universities, colleges (and even ambitious high-schools) to foster new Drupal developers. Launched at DrupalCon Barcelona, it uses open-source collaboration and modular learning to make Drupal accessible—addressing the talent shortage and promoting open-source values.

Key Points

  • Community-Driven Effort: Unites educators and developers to bring Drupal into university curricula.
  • Curriculum Development: Creates open-source, modular materials, including a 3-week course and shorter programs.
  • University Outreach: Connects globally with universities to introduce Drupal via community and agency networks.
  • Talent Shortage Solution: Equips students with practical Drupal skills to address the developer shortage.
  • Global Traction: Gaining support from educators across Europe, Asia, the US, Canada, and Australia.    

This talk will delve into the Drupal Open University Initiative, a bold effort to embed Drupal education in universities worldwide. Learn about its DrupalCon Barcelona origins, rapid growth, and strategies to combat the talent shortage through open-source curricula and university partnerships. Discover key tracks—curriculum, outreach, and community—and real-world examples like Iceland’s 3-week course. Gain insights into fostering collaboration and actionable ways to contribute.

Track(s): General