Erasmus Project Management, Financial Administration, Internationalisation at Home

🌍 Erasmus+ Essentials: From Policy to Practice

This dynamic course offers a comprehensive introduction to Erasmus+ and EU-funded educational projects, tailored for school professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of international collaboration, project management, and strategic impact. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical simulations, participants will gain the tools and confidence to lead successful Erasmus+ initiatives in their institutions.

🎯 Relevance

This training is designed for educators, school leaders, and project coordinators who are actively involved in international collaboration and Erasmus+ initiatives. As EU funding becomes increasingly strategic and impact-driven, understanding the full lifecycle of projects—from application to dissemination—is essential. The course bridges policy and practice, empowering participants to lead meaningful, well-managed projects that benefit their institutions and communities.

📘 Course Overview

This training course focuses on the practical and strategic aspects of Erasmus+ project management, equipping educators, school leaders, and coordinators with the essential skills to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality international projects. Participants will explore the full project lifecycle — from idea development and partnership building to reporting and impact assessment — with a strong emphasis on innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.

👥 Group Size

• Minimum: 7 participants

• Maximum: 20 participants

🎯 Course Objectives

• Understand the structure and priorities of the Erasmus+ programme, with a focus on KA1 and KA2 actions.

• Learn how to develop strong project concepts aligned with EU values and institutional needs.

• Acquire tools for effective partner search, consortium coordination, and intercultural collaboration.

• Master the administrative and financial management of Erasmus+ projects, including budgeting and reporting.

• Explore strategies for quality assurance, dissemination, and long-term impact.

• Strengthen problem-solving and communication skills in international project contexts.

🧠 Training Course Learning Outcomes

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

● Project Design & Planning Develop coherent project proposals with clear objectives, work packages, and timelines, aligned with Erasmus+ priorities.

● Partnership Management Coordinate international teams, manage roles and responsibilities, and foster inclusive, effective collaboration.

● Grant Administration Navigate Erasmus+ financial rules, prepare budgets, and manage documentation for audits and reporting.

● Monitoring & Evaluation Design evaluation frameworks, collect feedback, and measure project outcomes against strategic goals.

● Dissemination & Impact Create dissemination plans, communicate results to stakeholders, and ensure long-term visibility and sustainability.

● Digital Tools & Platforms Use relevant platforms (e.g. EU Login, Mobility Tool+, Beneficiary Module) for project administration and reporting.

👩‍🏫 Participant Profile

This course is designed for:

• Erasmus+ coordinators

• School leaders and administrators

• Teachers and trainers involved in international projects

• NGO staff and educational professionals seeking to strengthen project management skills

✅ Validation

• Knowledge Check: Multiple-choice and short-answer questions on Erasmus+ structure, project phases, and financial rules.

• Applied Tasks: Scenario-based exercises and mini case studies (e.g. “Design a dissemination strategy for a KA220 project involving three countries”).

• Final Reflection: Participants submit a short concept note or action plan for a future Erasmus+ initiative.

• Certification: Europass Certificate of Participation issued upon completion.

• Feedback & Evaluation: End-of-course workshop and online questionnaire to assess learning outcomes and course quality.