STEP5 - the online training

Online Course STEP5 - Entrepreneurship Education through Non-Formal Learning”

An Erasmus+ online course designed especially for emerging trainers, entrepreneurs, and multipliers in the field of entrepreneurship education!

This course is tailored to be a unique bridge between participants of the recent Job Shadowing experience with local partners and the upcoming in-person Training Course in November 2025. Together, we will explore effective non-formal educational approaches that empower you to design, deliver, and multiply entrepreneurship learning in your communities across Europe.

Stay tuned for an open self-paced version that will open soon!

Organised by FRSE - Foundation for the Development of the Education System and funded by the Erasmus + Youth Programme of the European Commission.

What is this course about?

Entrepreneurship education is more than business plans and financial skills: as we could experience along the years of the STEP Hub, it is about inspiring creative thinking, resilience, collaboration, and practical problem-solving, especially through flexible, learner-driven, and community-oriented methods. This course focuses on non-formal learning approaches that emphasize real-world experiences, peer learning, and adaptability with the aim to learn a bit more of entrepreneurial education and career development.

You will build your skills and confidence to become a multiplier, a trainer/youth worker who can share innovative educational techniques and methodologies to spark entrepreneurial mindsets beyond formal classrooms.

Course Structure and Duration

●      Duration: 1st August to 31st October 2025 (self-paced with periodical milestones)

●      Modules: 5 interactive modules, each focusing on a key aspect of entrepreneurship education and training methods.

●      Activities: Each module includes different engaging exercises — puzzles, matching games, reflection tasks, peer feedback, case studies and more — designed to be simple, linear, and… fun!

●      No video uploads required! All activities are designed to reduce stress and foster participation through text, discussions, and interactive exercises.

What will you learn?

●      How to analyse and compare different business models and entrepreneurship education tools.

●      Practical methods to foster creativity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills using non-formal education techniques.

●      How to design learner-centered, flexible educational paths that can adapt to diverse learners and contexts.

●      Strategies to build supportive learning communities and peer networks.

●      How to prepare your own multiplication plan to share and scale entrepreneurship education in your region.

●      How to foster entrepreneurial mindsets and skills such as creativity and resilience.

●      How to build flexible, learner-driven educational paths for entrepreneurship.

How to succeed in this course

●      Engage actively: participate in all exercises and discussions; your reflections and insights are valuable.

●      Collaborate: give and receive constructive feedback with peers to enrich your learning.

●      Apply your experience: connect course content with your own context and aspirations as an entrepreneur and trainer.

●      Plan ahead: use the course as preparation for the in-person training in November 2025, where you will present and further develop your ideas.

Support and Resources

Throughout the course, you will have access to:

●      Clear instructions and examples for each exercise.

●      Peer discussion forums to share experiences and ask questions.

●      Supplementary materials and templates to support your learning path designs and reflections.

●      Guidance from facilitators to help you navigate the course content and assignments.

Next Steps

●      Begin with Module 1, where you will reflect on business models and entrepreneurship education experiences.

●      Follow the module sequence at your own pace, aiming to complete all exercises and modules by the end of October 2025.

●      Prepare to share your multiplication plan and learning path designs during the November training event.

We are excited to accompany you on this journey of discovery, creativity, and impact!

If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please reach out to your course facilitator (Maya and Silvia) via the HOP platform messaging system.

Let’s get started: your entrepreneurial education journey awaits!