The document discusses the FORGE project which aims to support training and education through an open platform. It motivates the concepts of self-regulated learning and flipped classrooms. It describes how FORGE eases the creation of courses through a store of interactive widgets and content that can interface with FIRE testbeds. It discusses how learning analytics can validate the pedagogical approach and improve the learning experience. It also outlines plans for ongoing collaboration with Cisco and an upcoming opening of the FORGE platform.