Are you a professional in adult education, school education, or vocational education and training and are seeking to navigate the complexities of Erasmus+? Join our comprehensive 5-day training course designed to demystify the Erasmus+ application process and enhance your project management skills.

This interactive and practical course is tailored for educators, administrators, and project coordinators looking to make a significant impact through the Erasmus+ programme. Whether you’re new to Erasmus+ or looking to refine your skills, this training course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to turn your innovative ideas into successful projects.

Methods used include:

– Participatory techniques – evaluation and assessment

– Learning by doing – case studies

– Presentations – discussions/brainstorming

– Group work – practical exercises

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course aims to support participants to:

Gain comprehensive knowledge of the Erasmus+ programme, including its objectives, key actions, and funding opportunities.

Learn to ideate, conceptualize, and develop innovative project ideas suitable for Erasmus+ funding.

Write Effective Applications: Acquire the skills to write compelling and successful Erasmus+ applications, with a focus on clarity, coherence, and alignment with Erasmus+ objectives.

Budgeting and Financial Planning: Understand how to create realistic budgets and financial plans that meet the requirements of Erasmus+.

Learn to design projects with clear objectives, structured activities, and measurable outcomes.

Gain insights into identifying, assessing, and managing potential risks in project implementation.

Understand the principles of quality assurance and how to apply them to ensure project success.

Learn how to monitor projects and evaluate their impact, focusing on continuous improvement and learning.

Enhance problem-solving skills, particularly in the context of project management challenges.

Understand how to effectively disseminate and exploit project results for maximum impact and sustainability.

Develop networking skills and build a professional network with other participants, fostering future collaboration opportunities.

STANDARD DAILY PROGRAM:

Day 1:

Welcoming

Introduction to Erasmus+ (Overview, Objectives, Key Actions)

Brainstorming and Ideation Workshop for Project Concepts

Understanding the Erasmus+ Application Process

Group Discussion on Project Ideas and Networking

Day 2

Key Elements of a Successful Erasmus+ Application

Hands-on Exercise on Writing an Effective Project Summary

Budget Planning and Financial Management in Erasmus+

Peer Review of Project Summaries and Feedback

Day 3

Designing an Erasmus+ Project (Objectives, Activities, Outcomes)

Creating a Project Timeline and Work Plan

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building

Drafting a Project Design for a Hypothetical Erasmus+ Application

Day 4

Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Projects

Problem-solving Workshop (Case Studies)

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment

Interactive Exercise on Project Implementation Challenges

Day 5

Finalizing and Submitting the Erasmus+ Application

Insights from Successful Erasmus+ Projects

Strategies for Dissemination and Exploitation of Project Results

Course Recap, Certificates, and Next Steps for Participants