Training for Trainers on Digital competences

Nectarus team, Cities of Learning partners, and the International Youth Work Trainers Guild creating a good practice example in Europe on how the European Training Strategy (ETS) can be translated into specific actions – a set of modular training courses for trainers.

The training course will contribute to developing trainer’s digital competences

• To improve proficiency in digital tools and practices used in youth work training context
• To enhance training skills to work in interactive digital spaces
• To explore the potential of using emerging digital solutions in training (AI, VR, etc.)
• To increase understanding of how digital transformation impacts youth work and training

You will notice we haven’t added a training programme yet. The programme will be based on the specific needs analysis and competence self-assessment of participants who will be selected. 

Highlights of this training activity:

Aligned to the ETS competence model for Trainers - the course objectives and content are aligned with professional competences expected for Facilitating Learning in international training settings in the field of youth work.

Focuses primarily on international youth work training context - how to facilitate seminars, training courses, study visits and other formats of youth workers training mobilities. 

Certified training - the broad coalition of partners will create opportunities for the course participants to assess, validate and recognise competence development at the international level and in specific countries (if possible). 

Digital friendly - the training and competence assessment methodology and activities will include using digital tools and platforms, for example, Trainers Appraiser platform and digital Open Badges.

Long-term development opportunity - participants willing to continue to develop their professional trainer competences will be invited to apply for the upcoming training courses on other competence areas.

Endorsed by the International Youth Work Trainers Guild and a broad partnership of Cities of Learning members, and other national and international organisations from the youth field.

Participants profile:

This course is designed for people who are starting their trainer career or are already experienced trainers already. 

The Trainer in the field of youth is defined as someone “who shapes, guides and accompanies the learning processes of individuals or groups. Trainers design and implement educational activities based on the values and principles of youth work and non-formal learning; they create conditions that promote the learners’ individual development, and they shape the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for youth work”*

This course is for people who are:

Already working as trainers locally or internationally, willing to strengthen digital competences

• Age: from 18 years.
• Language: a sufficient level of English is necessary to participate in this course.
• Resident in one of the eligible countries (please check the list of countries in the call)
• Available to dedicate time for self-assessment of digital competences and one online onboarding group call with organisers
• The course organisers will invite up to 24 participants.

Digital credentials and certification

This training activity is a unique opportunity for participants to use up-to-date and digital recognition solutions, such as digital Open Badges and https://trainersappraisal.com/ platform. Participants can use 360-degree competence assessment, earn digital badges, and receive certificates proving their competence development.

Youthpass process and certificate will be offered to participants joining this training programme.

Watch this video explaining how partners build competence assessment, validation and recognition systems: https://bit.ly/YW-TrCertvideo

Participants recruitment and selection:

Please apply using this form:  https://forms.gle/7AaXheiQmpt4uewt7 

Our trusted partners will make the pre-selection and nominate participants based on your profile and motivation.

Team of Trainers

Laimonas Ragauskas, Nectarus, International Youth Work Trainers Guild: http://trainers.salto-youth.net/LaimonasRagauskas 

Nerijus Kriauciunas, Cities of Learning Network: http://trainers.salto-youth.net/NerijusKriauciunas

Tracey Moore, Youth Work Ireland Midlands https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmhyde/ 

*Trainer’s definition source: European Training Strategy (2018), A competence model for trainers working at international level: tools to get started, available at www.salto-youth.net/downloads/4-17-3858/Booklet_Tools_to_Get_Started_Final.pdf