EMOD Platform

European Master of (countering) Disinformation

A comprehensive e-learning platform by SAUFEX offering 59+ modules on countering disinformation, understanding FIMI (Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference), and protecting democratic processes.

Features

• 🎓 59+ Learning Modules across multiple learning paths

• 🌐 Free & Self-Paced learning experience

• 📚 Multiple Learning Paths:

  • Understanding Disinformation Basics
  • AI and Hybrid Threats
  • Counter-Messaging & Response
  • Detection & Verification
  • And many more...

• ⏱️ 400+ hours of expert content

• 👥 Expert-curated by SAUFEX Consortium specialists

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 16 with App Router
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Language: TypeScript
• Deployment: Vercel

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+ and npm

Installation

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run development server
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

# Start production server
npm start

The application will be available at http://localhost:3000

Project Structure

emod-platform/
├── app/                    # Next.js app directory
│   ├── dashboard/         # Dashboard page
│   ├── modules/[slug]/    # Individual module pages
│   ├── login/             # Login page
│   ├── register/          # Registration page
│   ├── layout.tsx         # Root layout
│   ├── page.tsx           # Homepage
│   └── globals.css        # Global styles
├── lib/                   # Utilities and data
│   └── modules-data.json  # Module content data
├── types/                 # TypeScript type definitions
│   └── module.ts          # Module type definitions
└── scripts/               # Build scripts
    └── parse-modules.mjs  # Module parsing script

Deployment

This project is designed to be deployed on Vercel:

1. Push to GitHub repository
2. Import to Vercel
3. Deploy automatically

Or use the Deploy button at the top of this README for one-click deployment.

Supabase Setup (Optional)

The platform works without authentication - users can browse all modules freely. To enable user accounts and progress tracking:

1. Create a Supabase Project

1. Go to supabase.com and create a free account
2. Create a new project

2. Run the Database Schema

1. In your Supabase dashboard, go to SQL Editor
2. Copy the contents of supabase-schema.sql and run it
3. This creates the profiles and module_progress tables with Row Level Security

3. Add Environment Variables

Get your credentials from Project Settings → API:

Variable	Description
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL	Your project URL
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY	Your anon/public key

Add these to:

• Vercel: Project Settings → Environment Variables
• Local development: Create a .env.local file

# .env.local
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project.supabase.co
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key

Features Enabled with Supabase

• User registration and login
• Progress tracking across devices
• "Continue where you left off" functionality
• Completion statistics

About SAUFEX

SAUFEX is an EU Horizon Europe funded research project dedicated to combating Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) and protecting democratic processes.

Learn more at saufex.eu

License

© 2025 SAUFEX Consortium. All rights reserved.