Welcome to the DIGITopen Toolkit – your comprehensive resource for enhancing digital skills in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Third Sector Organizations (TSOs) through the power of open-source software. This toolkit, developed as part of the DIGITopen project and funded by the Erasmus+ programme, provides practical solutions to the digital challenges faced by these organizations.
Our toolkit is designed to empower TSOs and MSMEs by providing essential knowledge and skills for leveraging open-source tools in various key areas such as management, marketing, communication, cybersecurity, and project administration. Through this resource, organizations can streamline their operations, reduce costs, and ensure sustainable digital transformation, even with limited resources.
Explore our seven comprehensive modules, featuring step-by-step guides, case studies, and multimedia resources to help you integrate these powerful tools into your daily work. Whether you’re a manager, volunteer, or consultant, the DIGITopen Toolkit is your gateway to a more efficient and digitally autonomous organization.
You can also download the Toolkit in the following languages:
➱ Italiano
➱ Español
➱ Français
➱ Eesti
➱ Ελληνική
This toolkit is structured around 7 modules as follows:
- Module 1 titled “Navigating OSS: An Introductory Guide for TSOs and MSMEs” sets the ground knowledge by defining Open-Source Software (OSS) and its importance and evolution over the years.
- Module 2 titled “OSS Applications for the Management & Administration of TSOs and MSMEs” introduces the relevant professionals to free and secure software solutions for managing the TSOs and MSMEs.
- Module 3 titled “OSS Applications for the Marketing and Communication of TSOs and MSMEs” presents two open-source marketing tools, Joomla and Omnisend, that focus on building a community around a project or product by engaging with the right audience.
- Module 4 titled “OSS Applications for the Project Management of TSOs and MSMEs” equip learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in using open-source software for project management.
- Module 5 titled “OSS Applications for the Cybersecurity of TSOs and MSMEs” introduces cybersecurity fundamentals, by emphasizing end-user education and featuring Bitwarden, an open-source password manager.
- Module 6 titled “OSS Applications for the Event Management of TSOs and MSMEs” presents the advantages of Odoo for event management.
- Module 7 titled “Advanced Sales Management using EspoCRM” covers the sales management capabilities of TSOs and MSMEs by leveraging the EspoCRM tool which is an open-source tool.