INTRODUCTION

" STEP4" is an Erasmus+ Training Course with the scope of prοviding youth workers and educators for tailoring methods and strategies to support the talents and competencies development of young people and the Organisations working with youth.  The project aims to design and consider sustainable, alternative and digital methodologies and approaches to adapt to the European job market and develop the entrepreneurial and employment competences of our young people through upgraded employability strategies.

STEP4 is about:

• Entrepreneurial learning
• Career development
• Green and environmental
• Digitalisation and hybrid education

OBJECTIVES

1. Empower youth workers fan of competences in the employability sector for supporting their Organisations and young people in developing adequate skills, attitudes and behaviours for the current job market.
2. Connect employability learning with digital elements and knowledge in order to be on track with the future of different European employment sectors.
3. Analyse and design models of enterprises that can support youth Organisations and young people to qualitatively build working opportunities.
4. Support younger generations in the transition from studies to the job market in the actual European scenario and Carve into the concepts of sustainable and digital/hybrid jobs of the future.
5. Collaborate with the relevant local, regional and European stakeholders to grow a better employability scenario for youth work activities aimed at harnessing efforts of both professionals and young individuals.
6. Boost employability through a set of high-quality methods and tools that can be adapted to diverse backgrounds and working environments in Europe and beyond.
7. Provide youth workers with professional training opportunities through the values of Erasmus + and the European Youth Strategy.

OUR ORGANISATION

Europejska Fundacja Rozwoju Człowieka is a non-profit Organisation, based in Łódź, Poland. We provide European and global opportunities for youth workers, young people and citizens based on holistic approaches and innovative non-formal education and design European mobility opportunities and different activities. As well, we do operate as researchers in the educational sector in collaboration with local and regional stakeholders.

CONTACT for the COURSE

Email us with further queries at eurofrc@gmail.com.

What is this course about?

This course is based on international research carried out together with partners from Germany, Slovenia, Serbia, Hungary and Italy, where we identified 15 key topics that are shaping youth work and community building today. These topics reflect the real challenges, needs and opportunities faced by young people — and by the people who support them every day. 

This is not a course based only on theory. It is designed to help you reflect, experiment and discover new ways of working with young people in your own setting.

Throughout the course, you will:

• reflect on your own experience and identify your starting point

• discover inspiring materials, podcasts and practical tools;

• explore different methods and approaches used across Europe;

• use navigation cards and reflection exercises to deepen your understanding;

• test new ideas in real-life situations with young people;

• adapt what you learn to your own context and community.

Step by step, you will move from reflection to action:

1. Explore one of the 15 key topics.

2. Think about how it connects to your own work.

3. Discover tools, methods and practical examples.

4. Try them out in your own setting.

5. Reflect on what worked and what you would do differently.

6. Build your own toolkit for future youth work activities.

By the end of the course, you will have a collection of practical methods, fresh ideas and new approaches that you can immediately use in your daily work. Whether you work in a youth centre, sports club, school, cultural organisation or local community, this course will help you feel more confident, creative and prepared to support young people.

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for people working with young people in different community settings, including youth centres, sports clubs, schools, cultural organisations, local associations, social cooperatives and informal youth groups.

It is especially relevant for:

• youth workers and youth leaders;

• educators and trainers;

• coaches and sports practitioners;

• volunteers and mentors;

• staff working in community-based organisations;

• teachers and non-formal education practitioners;

• professionals supporting young people in social, cultural or recreational settings.

The course is suitable both for people who are new to youth work and for more experienced practitioners who want to discover new methods, reflect on their practice and test practical tools with young people in real-life settings.

What do participants get from this course?

Participants will discover new methods, tools and approaches developed during the project and collected from different European contexts. Through podcasts, navigation cards, reflection exercises, educational approaches and practical methods, learners will strengthen their youth work practice and build a personal toolkit that they can use in their daily work.

The course helps participants reflect on their own experiences, better understand the needs and struggles of young people, and become more confident in dealing with different topics and situations. Learners will explore different ways of approaching the same issue, test methods in real-life settings and adapt them to their own context.

This course is worth taking because it offers practical and ready-to-use ideas, while also opening up the broad world of non-formal education. The methods and tools introduced can be applied in many different settings, including youth centres, schools, sports clubs, cultural organisations and local communities.

The main aim of the course is to motivate initiation and provide support for the establishment of national structures in countries where they don’t exist. 

How? Facilitated course with interactive content. Showcasing examples of 9 associations to inspire discussions regarding approaches and steps for participants countries. 

Who is the course for? Motivated youth workers and groups of youth workers, coming from Council of Europe and European union countries. 

Where? HOP platform

Language: English

Units and timeframe:

Structure of the course:

Recognition of learning: Learning badges are provided for completion of each unit. 

The program promotes an interdisciplinary, ethical, and inclusive approach that combines scientific knowledge, practical tools, and assessment resources applicable in different European contexts.

Bet On Sport Online Course

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General objective

To strengthen the competencies of professionals to design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic sports interventions aimed at people with gambling addiction, integrating cooperation between specialists in the health and sports fields.

Specific objectives

• Understand the scientific and practical foundations of the use of sport in the treatment of gambling addiction.
• Co-design, implement, and evaluate sports interventions adapted to different contexts, needs, and participant profiles.
• Understand the roles, limits, and responsibilities of the different professional profiles involved.
• Apply ethical and safety principles, ensuring the physical and emotional integrity of participants.
• Measure and evaluate the results and impacts of sports interventions using indicators of well-being, adherence, and behavioral change.

Key competencies

• Design and implementation of therapeutic sports interventions: ability to plan and execute exercise programs adapted to the characteristics and objectives of each person.
• Interdisciplinary work and professional collaboration: ability to coordinate effectively between specialists from different sectors, sharing criteria and responsibilities.
• Ethics and social responsibility: understanding and applying principles of respect, inclusion, equity, and confidentiality in vulnerable contexts.
• Evaluation and continuous improvement: use of tools to assess the effectiveness of interventions and promote professional innovation.

Disclaimer: The creation of this course was Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed in it are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

DONNA Online Course: Creative & Experiential Tools for Empowerment and Inclusion of Women

A creative self-paced course introducing art- and nature-based methods for women’s empowerment, inclusion, and gender equality. Participants learn practical tools from Women’s Circles, Art Therapy, Improvisation, Outdoor Therapy, and Gender Equality to create safe, meaningful group experiences.

To enter the DONNA Course in English, click on Join the Course, and use the password: English-1

🇮🇹 Italian

Corso Online DONNA: Strumenti Creativi ed Esperienziali per l’Empowerment e l’Inclusione delle Donne

Un corso creativo e autonomo che introduce metodi basati sull’arte e sulla natura per il rafforzamento delle donne, l’inclusione e l’uguaglianza di genere. I partecipanti imparano strumenti pratici tratti dai Cerchi di Donne, dall’Arteterapia, dall’Improvvisazione, dalla Terapia nella Natura e dall’Uguaglianza di Genere per creare esperienze di gruppo sicure e significative.

Per accedere al Corso DONNA in italiano, clicca sul Join the Course e usa la password: Italiano-1

🇭🇺 Hungarian

DONNA Online Kurzus: Kreatív és tapasztalati eszközök a nők megerősítéséhez és inklúziójához

Egy kreatív, önálló tempóban végezhető kurzus, amely művészet- és természetalapú módszereket mutat be a nők támogatására, az inklúzió és a nemek közti egyenlőség elősegítésére. A résztvevők gyakorlati eszközöket tanulnak a női körök, a művészetterápia, az improvizáció, az outdoor élményterápia és a nemi egyenlőség módszereiből, hogy biztonságos és mély csoport élmények megteremtésére váljanak képessé.

A DONNA kurzus magyar verziójához kattints a Join the Course-ra, és használd a következő jelszót: Magyar-1

🇪🇸 Spanish

Un curso creativo y a tu propio ritmo que introduce metodologías basadas en el arte y la naturaleza orientadas al desarrollo personal de las mujeres, la inclusión y la igualdad de género. Las participantes aprenden herramientas prácticas de Círculos de Mujeres, Arteterapia, Improvisación, Terapia al Aire Libre e Igualdad de Género para crear experiencias grupales seguras y significativas.

Para acceder al Curso DONNA en español, haz clic en Join the Course y usa la contraseña: Espanol-1

🇱🇻 Latvian

DONNA Tiešsaistes Kurss: Radoši un Pieredzē Balstīti Rīki Sieviešu Spēcināšanai un Iekļaušanai

Radošs, pašvadīts kurss, kas iepazīstina ar mākslā un dabā balstītām metodēm sieviešu spēcināšanai, iekļaušanai un dzimumu līdztiesībai. Dalībnieki apgūst praktiskus rīkus no Sieviešu Cikliem, mākslas terapijas, improvizācijas, dabas terapijas un dzimumu līdztiesības jomas, lai radītu drošu un jēgpilnu grupu pieredzi.

Lai piekļūtu DONNA kursam latviešu valodā, noklikšķini uz Join the Course pogas un izmanto paroli: Latviesu-1

General information:

Duration: 4–6 hours (self-paced)
Target group: educators, trainers, facilitators, youth and social workers
Authors: Etelka Kovács, Chiara Staglianò, Cristina Scoleri, Giulia Giusti, Laura Poruka
Provider: The DONNA partnership (La Città del Sole - IT; Academy of Experience - HU; Asociación Experientia - SP; Marta Centre -LV)

Join us on a creative journey of awareness and empowerment — to reconnect with yourself, others, and the world around you through the shared experience of Women’s Circles.

Disclaimer: The creation of this course was Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed in it are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

In today’s rapidly changing world, guiding young people on their career and personal development journeys requires fresh, engaging, and personalized approaches. DIGIVOGUI provides a comprehensive learning experience tailored for youth workers and educators seeking to enhance their vocational guidance skills using non-formal education methods.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply non-formal education techniques to vocational guidance.
• Facilitate self-awareness and personal development among young people.
• Support informed and confident decision-making processes.
• Develop communication and interpersonal skills essential for effective mentorship.
• Guide youth in exploring vocational interests and aligning them with future career paths.

Course Structure

The course is divided into ten  modules, each offering a blend of theory, reflection, and practical application:1. 

1. Introduction to the DIGIVOGUI
2. Vocational Guidance
3. Non Formal Education
4. Train Social and Personal Competences
5. Work WITH and IN the youth fielD
6. Laying the Groundwork: Materials and the essencials of  Session planning
7. From Blueprint to Action: Delivering Engaging Session
8. Communication Styles
9. Bridging Differences: Effective Conflict Management Strategies
10. Closing the Circle: Building Vocational Guidance Networks

This course facilitated in English is ideal for: 

• Youth workers and educators
• Career and guidance counselors
• Social workers and mentors
• Professionals in education or youth development
• Anyone passionate about guiding young individuals toward meaningful futures

Course Format

Language: English

Mode: Self-paced online learning

Activities: Interactive content, reflection exercises, case studies, and practical tools

Certification: Participants will receive a badge of completion after successfully finishing all modules

Join Us!

Embark on this learning journey to become a champion of youth vocational guidance. Let’s empower young people together—helping them make confident choices for their futures while unlocking their fullest potential.

Welcome to MentorMe! 🤩

The course offers practical tools such as mindfulness, body awareness and resilience-building techniques. It also addresses how to discuss crisis, conflict, and war with young people through trauma-informed peace education, and provides resources and guidance for applying these approaches in real-life youth work settings.

A short introductory course for everyone interested in exploring trauma-informed approaches in youth work and experiencing some of the platform’s interactive features. Participants can engage in selected activities, gain practical insights, and receive a badge upon completion. The course can be completed individually, but learning together with a peer is encouraged for a richer experience.

Course provider: Developed within the StorySafe project (in cooperation with partner organisations - MTÜ VitaTiim (Estonia), Municipality of Sežana (Slovenia), Origens Menorca (Spain), Peace Education Institute (Finland), The Ukrainian Mindfulness Teachers Association (Ukraine).

Course language: English
Requirements: none
Target group: youth workers, youth trainers, and educators

What will you learn:

• what trauma-informed approach is and why it matters today;
• how trauma can affect young people and communities;
• key principles of creating safe and supportive spaces;
• examples of practical tools (e.g. mindfulness, body awareness, communication); 

The project is developed by three NGOs from Poland, Greece and Romania. During the project adults educators from those organisations are going to meet and develop their competences during 3 training courses which will take place in Poland, Romania and Greece. Adult educators are going to develop the tools for English teaching based on improvisation theatre and ICT tools. The video guides would be published after each training courses on the website.

Welcome to Be the Change – an online course consisting of 9 modules prepared within the international project Be The Change, offering knowledge and ready-to-use exercises for youth workers who would like to introduce the topic of social entrepreneurship to young people in an inspiring, interactive, and comprehensive way.

The course was developed as part of a KA2 partnership project,“Be the Change”, aimed to create educational resources for young people and inspire them to engage in social entrepreneurship. The project is implemented by Zarika Association, Bulgaria, Zavod Aspira, Slovenia, and ICAD Foundation, Poland, and is supported and co-funded by the European Union.

Target audience:

• Youth workers.

• Youth educators.

• High-school teachers.
  

• Primary school teachers. 

• Mentors for young people.
  

• NGO representatives.
  

• Trainers and facilitators.
  

• People who want to explore social entrepreneurship.

Features:

• Practical, ready-to-use exercises.
  

• Inspiring advice by successful social entrepreneurs.
  

• Pedagogical advice for youth workers.
  

• Theoretical input.
  

• Reflection and evaluation insights.
  

• Comprehensive reading materials.
  

• Sustainability strategies.

At one glance

Course title:
AI Insight – Artificial Intelligence in Youth Work

Course authors/facilitators:
Developed by the AI Insight Erasmus+ project partnership.

Course providers:
Aspira, Institute for the Development of the Individual and Society, Slovenia – project coordinator
Bitness, Italy
InterAktion – Verein für ein interkulturelles Zusammenleben, Austria

Course format:
Online, self-paced training on the SALTO HOP platform.

Course duration:
9 learning modules, completed at the participant's own pace.

Workload:
Flexible self-paced learning combining theoretical content, reflection, practical activities and exploration of digital and AI tools.

Requirements:
No previous AI, programming or advanced digital knowledge is required. Participants need internet access and a device suitable for accessing the SALTO HOP platform.

Learning recognition:
Certificate of completion after the required course elements have been completed and verified.

Last updated:
September 2026

This training was developed within the Erasmus+ project AI Insight (ref. no. 2024-1-SI02-KA220-YOU-000248858) in cooperation with the project partners Aspira, Bitness and InterAktion.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Are you a youth worker? Do you want to explore digital tools for your work? Then, this course is made for you!

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand key concepts in digital youth work and digitalization in the field.

• Identify and apply digital tools that support participation, creativity, and engagement.

• Reflect on the role of the youth worker vs. educator in digital contexts.

• Make informed decisions using quality indicators for digital learning.

• Practice values like inclusion, collaboration, and digital etiquette in online environments.

• Connect your learning to the Youthpass 8 Key Competences.

• Contribute to a shared learning wall with your insights, experiences, and ideas.

Join us and bring your digital youth work practice to the next level!

As a facilitator, trainer or youth worker that works with interculturally mixed groups of young people you know that it is difficult to address this topic. Indeed, talking about war and peace is a challenge. 

This course aims at preparing and supporting you facing this challenge. The activities and reflections guide you through a process of self-clarification and introduces tools to work with young people locally or in transnational events. 

How to facilitate learning in times of war and crisis? 

To answer this, the course is focusing on three areas: 

• • • Me as a facilitator, trainer and youth worker (the personal level): This is all about how you can prepare yourself and create a safe space for yourself and the people you work with.
    • Me and others (the interpersonal level): This is about you, the young people you work with and the question of how to facilitate the learning process of individuals and groups in the context of war and crises.
    • Me and community (the local level): This is about you, your community and small actions that can be implemented by and in your community.
    • Additionally, this course has a toolbox with various approaches and tools on how to facilitate learning in times of war and crisis as well as a list of additional resources.

The context of this online course

This online course has its origins in the transnational seminar “How to talk about war? - Working with young people in times of war crisis”, which took part 11-16 of July 2022 in Toruń, Poland. The seminar offered a space to reflect on how to talk with young people about the war, its consequences and how it affects our lives. And it inspired participants to take small actions and be impactful in their work as facilitators, trainers or youth workers.  This online course also includes content from another residential event in Poland: “Social Inclusion of Young Refugees”, a training course from 27 till 30 September 2022 in Gdańsk. 

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Course authors: Michael Kimmig and Marta Brzezińska-Hubert

Course provider: SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus

Course duration: self-paced (approx. 3-4 hours / module)

Course language: English

Target group: facilitators, trainers, youth workers

Requirements: none

Learning recognition: HOP Certificate

Last update: 27. November  2022

This course is a self-paced, interactive, practical course for Youth Workers to learn how to support groups of disadvantaged youth in creating and realizing their own volunteering projects and use it as an experiential learning process for the volunteers.

You are going to learn about:

- how to approach disadvantaged Youth,

- how to mobilize and recruit them to create their own volunteer projects,

- how to work with them,

- how to inspire, connect, empower, coach and mentor them in this process.

About this course

In this course, you have a chance to learn about supporting disadvantaged youth who come from minority or socially disadvantaged background in the context of youth work. More specifically you can learn about how to support a group of disadvantaged youngsters in a non-formal learning program that is based on volunteering.

Dive into a diverse toolbox of 40 easy-to-use tools, spanning body and movement, art expression, singing, psychoeducation, role plays, and team-building activities. Learn to approach your workshops with a heartful yet professional touch, prioritizing safety and ethics. Craft customized workshop scenarios and emerge as a confident, empathetic, and skilled educator or professional, ready to make a meaningful impact.

To enter the Ladder to Inclusion Course in English use the password: English-1

HU:„Ladder to Inclusion” online kurzus – Biztonságosabb nemzetközi mobilitási lehetőségek megteremtése a különösen sérülékeny fiatalok számára

Hogyan válhat a nemzetközi ifjúsági mobilitás valóban biztonságossá, inkluzívvá és önbizalmat erősítővé a különösen kiszolgáltatott fiatalok számára? Ez az egyéni tempóban végezhető online tanfolyam gyakorlati eszközökkel, traumaérzékeny megközelítéssel és gyermek- és ifjúságvédelmi kompetenciákkal támogatja az ifjúsági munkásokat és a programvezetőket abban, hogy felelősségteljes és transzformatív élményeket teremtsenek.
A Ladder kurzus magyar verziójához használd a következő jelszót: Magyar-1

LV:Tiešsaistes kurss „Ceļš uz iekļaušanu — kā nodrošināt drošāku starptautisko mobilitāti īpaši neaizsargātiem jauniešiem”

Kā starptautiskā jauniešu mobilitāte var kļūt patiesi droša, iekļaujoša un iedvesmojoša īpaši neaizsargātiem jauniešiem? Šis tiešsaistes kurss, ko var apgūt savā tempā, sniedz jaunatnes darbiniekiem un pasniedzējiem praktiskus rīkus, uz traumas pieredzi balstītas pieejas un aizsardzības prasmes, lai radītu atbildīgas un pārveidojošas mobilitātes pieredzes.
Lai pieteiktos kursam „Ceļš uz iekļaušanu” latviešu valodā, izmantojiet paroli: Latviesu-1

IT:Corso online “Ladder to Inclusion” – Creare mobilità internazionali più sicure per i giovani altamente vulnerabili

In che modo la mobilità giovanile internazionale può diventare davvero sicura, inclusiva e fonte di empowerment per i giovani altamente vulnerabili? Questo corso online, da seguire secondo i propri ritmi, offre agli operatori giovanili e ai facilitatori strumenti pratici, approcci informati sul trauma e competenze in materia di tutela dei minori, al fine di creare esperienze di mobilità responsabili e trasformative.
Per accedere al Corso Ladder to Inclusion in italiano usa la password: Italiano-1

ES:Curso en línea «Ladder to Inclusion»: cómo garantizar una movilidad internacional más segura para los jóvenes en situación de gran vulnerabilidad

¿Cómo puede la movilidad juvenil internacional llegar a ser verdaderamente segura, inclusiva y empoderadora para los jóvenes en situación de alta vulnerabilidad? Este curso en línea, que se puede seguir a tu propio ritmo, ofrece a los profesionales que trabajan con jóvenes y a los facilitadores herramientas prácticas, enfoques que tienen en cuenta el trauma y competencias en materia de protección para crear experiencias de movilidad responsables y transformadoras.
Para acceder al Curso Ladder en español usa la contraseña: Espanol-1

Disclaimer: The creation of this course was funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Inclusionary MOOC

Course description

The Inclusionary MOOC is a self-paced online course designed to help youth workers create more inclusive, accessible and engaging learning experiences for young people with fewer opportunities. Through practical methods, creative approaches and ready-to-use resources, participants will learn how to better understand young people’s needs and apply arts-based methods that foster participation, inclusion and personal development. The course combines theory with practical application, allowing participants to immediately transfer what they learn into their own youth work practice.

Welcome to the Inclusionary MOOC

Thank you for choosing to join the Inclusionary MOOC.

This course has been developed within the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership “Inclusionary” by a consortium of organisations committed to promoting inclusion through non-formal education. Its purpose is to equip youth workers, educators, trainers and facilitators with practical tools that help create meaningful learning experiences for young people with fewer opportunities.

Rather than focusing only on theory, the course follows one guiding principle:

Can I use this activity with my group tomorrow?

Every module has therefore been designed to provide practical methods, ready-to-use activities and resources that can be directly adapted to different learning contexts.

What will you learn?

The course consists of an introductory section, four learning modules and a final reflection section.

During your learning journey you will explore:

• Needs Analysis – understanding the needs of young people and designing more inclusive activities.
• Music & Movement Methods – using music, rhythm and movement to encourage participation, expression and group cohesion.
• Visual Arts Methods – applying creative visual techniques to foster accessibility, creativity and inclusion.
• Theatre Methods – using theatre-based activities to strengthen communication, confidence, empathy and participation.

The course concludes with a final reflection and self-assessment, allowing you to evaluate your learning progress.

What can you expect?

Throughout the course you will work with a variety of interactive learning materials, including:

• Video lessons
• Interactive presentations
• Infographics
• Downloadable guides, templates and checklists
• Practical activities
• Reflection exercises
• Knowledge quizzes
• Ready-to-use methods for youth work

The course is entirely self-paced, allowing you to learn whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you.

Who is this course for?

This course has been designed for:

• Youth workers
• Educators
• Trainers
• Facilitators
• Volunteers
• Professionals working with young people, particularly those with fewer opportunities

No previous experience with artistic methods is required.

How to enrol

To access the course:

1. Click Enrol me.
2. Enter the Enrolment Key provided by the course organisers (if applicable).
3. Confirm your enrolment.

Once enrolled, you will have full access to all learning materials and may complete the course at your own pace.

At one glance

Course title: Inclusionary MOOC

Course authors/facilitators: Consortium partners of the Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership Inclusionary

Course providers: A4ACTION (Romania), Espacio Rojo, Udruga DELTA, InterAktion and GAIA Museum

Course type: Self-paced online course

Course duration: Self-paced

Estimated workload: Approximately 12–16 hours

Language: English

Requirements:

• Computer or tablet with internet connection
• Modern web browser
• Speakers or headphones recommended

Learning recognition:
Certificate of Completion awarded after successfully completing all required course activities and assessments.

Last updated: July 2026

EN: Youth educators against misogynistic and sexist hate speech online is a MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) created inside the project SHE: Speak out against online Misogynistic Hate Expressions, with ID 2024-3-IT03-KA210-YOU-000276510, co-financed by the European Commission under Erasmus+ KA210-YOU - Small-scale partnerships in youth. 

Duration: 20 hours (self-paced)
Target group: youth workers, educators, trainers, facilitators and others

Authors: Team SHE project - Coordinated by Empirica. Studi e progetti socioeducativ (IT), with its partners Asociatia Tineri pentru Europa de Maine (RO) and Techcreas - Teknoloji ve Yaratici Sektorler Girisimcilik Dernegi (TR).

The MOOC was created by the international team of trainers and researchers from Italy, Romania and Turkey with the purpose of providing youth educators (youth workers, formal educators, people who work with disadvantaged youngsters and others) the knowledge, attitude and skills for fighting hate speech and online misogynistic speech. At the same time, the course is meant to develop the educators' digital skills, according to the specifications from DigComp.

If you want to join us in this adventure, join the course and use the password English_2025. 

Note! The MOOC is published under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence. The content can be adapted, reused and shared for non-commercial purposes only, as long as the user gives appropriate credit to the original creators and releases any new creations under the same license terms.

DISCLAIMER! The course was created with funding from the European Commission. The authors are fully responsible for the information, opinions and points of views expressed in it. The European Commission is not responsible for them under any circumstance.

Dig it Up! Training Course is an intensive and interactive learning journey designed for youth workers, educators, trainers, and NGO staff who want to strengthen their digital skills, embrace innovative tools, and integrate inclusive, ethical, and creative digital practices into their work with young people.

The course offers a rich combination of collaborative workshops, hands-on sessions, peer reflections, and practical projects, ensuring that participants leave with both knowledge and applied experience. By focusing on real-world applications, this training enables participants to design impactful, future-ready youth work initiatives.

What you will learn:

1. Digital Competences: Understanding the European DigComp Framework and assessing your own digital readiness.

2. Digital Tools for Youth Work: Exploring, testing, and applying online tools for creativity, engagement, and collaboration.

3. Artificial Intelligence in Youth Work: Using AI-driven tools to enhance educational design, community building, and problem-solving.

4. Inclusion, Accessibility, and Ethics: Designing digital environments that are inclusive, accessible, and ethically sound.

5. Co-Creation and Innovation: Working in teams to design, test, and present innovative digital lab concepts.

Methodology:
The training follows a blended learning approach, combining:

• In-person interactive sessions

• Online learning activities

• Team-based projects

• Practical assignments and tool demonstrations

• Peer-to-peer feedback and reflection circles

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Confidently integrate digital tools into youth work programmes.

• Apply AI solutions in an ethical and inclusive way.

• Design accessible digital learning environments.

• Collaborate effectively in cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary teams.

• Develop and present innovative project ideas using co-creation methodologies.

Assessment & Certification:
Participants are expected to engage in all modules, complete the practical activities, and present their final project. Upon successful completion, they will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Target Group:

• Youth workers, trainers, and educators in the youth sector

• NGO staff and volunteers

• Project managers in Erasmus+ and youth-related programmes

• Anyone passionate about digital innovation in non-formal education

Funding:
This course is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ / Youth programme in the framework of KA220-YOUTH – Cooperation partnerships in youth.