Training course “Youthpass, yes we train”

The training course aims to create a laboratory where participants can explore Youthpass as a tool for learning (existing practise and new ways) and improve the use of Youthpass in Action 3.1 and Action 4.3 (training courses) of the Youth in Action Programme. Specific objectives of the training course include: - to experience and reflect on what makes a learning process a non-formal learning experience – with a specific focus on training courses, - to provide opportunities/tools/methods for self-assessment, reflection and feedback to be used in working practice when working with participants in training courses, - to understand the challenge of facilitating a process based on self-directed learning including assessing competences and describing learning outcomes in Youth in Action training courses, - to experience and discuss the educational value and potential of Youthpass in the Youth in Action Programme and its different meanings for individuals, NGO’s, multipliers etc. - to raise awareness about and discuss the philosophy behind Youthpass as a tool for recognition of non-formal learning within the Youth in Action Programme. During the training course you will have the opportunity to reflect on your experience in arranging non-formal learning processes in training courses. There will be also time to explore challenges and opportunities related to the recognition of non-formal learning. Target group The training course is meant for people from organisations and National Agencies (trainers, project organisers and programme officers) dealing with learning process within Action 4.3 and 3.1 (training courses) of the YiA Programme. Participants should be: - directly connected with the preparation and implementation of training courses - motivated to work on the topic after the training course (follow-up on national level) - aged 18 + - able to communicate and work in English - resident of the Youth in Action Programme Countries (27 EU countries + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey) or EECA country (there are three places for participants from EECA region).