This report presents the impact assessment of the SETS project and examines the extent to which its activities, outputs and early outcomes align with the expected impact defined in the SETS Impact Framework. The evaluation covers the main project components—Skill Gap Analysis (WP2), Training Development (WP3), Pilots (WP4), and Certification, Dissemination and Exploitation (WP5–WP7)—with particular attention to the design and implementation of the training modules and to the evidence generated during and after the pilot phase in France and Slovenia.
The assessment is based on a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from Survey T1 (administered immediately after the training) and Survey T2 (administered five months later) with qualitative interviews and internal project documentation. This approach made it possible to analyse both short-term perceived changes and medium-term application of skills, providing a comprehensive understanding of the project’s effects.
The results confirm that the SETS training offer is coherent and aligned with the needs of Social Economy Organisations (SEOs) and service providers. Participants reported measurable improvements in both advanced digital skills (3.50/5) and transversal competences (4.14/5), and co-design activities contributed to consolidating the clarity, structure and relevance of the training content. A notable finding concerns participants from African countries, particularly Benin, who reported the strongest perceived learning gains, indicating that SETS responded to an existing educational gap in contexts where comparable training opportunities are limited.
