The Entrepreneurial Process as a Learning Method

This training course is designed for youth workers, group leaders, facilitators, and educators active in the non-formal education youth sector within the Erasmus+ programme. It is implemented under the Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of youth 2023–2027 and introduces the entrepreneurial process as a structured learning approach that strengthens key competences among young people and enhances the quality of youth work practice. The course responds to the need for practical, experience-based methods that support initiative, creativity, and active participation.

The training presents the entrepreneurial process as a sequence of learning stages, including identifying needs, generating ideas, testing solutions, collaborating in teams, and reflecting on results. These stages are translated into concrete non-formal education tools that can be directly applied in youth work settings. Through this approach, participants explore ways to support the development of competences such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and initiative.

The programme is based on experiential learning and learning by doing, using workshops, simulations, group challenges, and reflection. Participants develop facilitation competences, including designing learning activities, guiding group processes, and ensuring inclusive participation, with attention to diverse groups and young people with fewer opportunities. By the end, they gain practical tools and confidence to apply process-based learning and support young people in turning ideas into action.

Activities:

Interactive Workshops: Sessions focused on process-based learning, facilitation techniques, and the development of key competences such as initiative, creativity, and problem-solving.

Applied Learning Sessions: Activities where participants experience and apply the stages of the entrepreneurial process within a non-formal education context.

Simulation Exercises: Group challenges and role-plays aimed at strengthening teamwork, decision-making, and adaptability in practice.

Reflection and Learning Circles: Structured moments for individual and group reflection supporting learning transfer and personal development.

Networking and Collaboration: Opportunities to exchange practices, build partnerships, and explore future cooperation within the Erasmus+ framework.

Outcome:

This training course aims to strengthen the methodological competences of youth workers, trainers, and aspiring facilitators by introducing the entrepreneurial process as a transferable learning method within non-formal education. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how structured learning processes can be designed, facilitated, and adapted to support competence development among young people.

At a meta-level, the course supports participants in reflecting on their own role as facilitators of learning, enhancing their ability to consciously design learning environments, guide group processes, and link activities with intended learning outcomes. It promotes a shift from activity-based approaches towards process-oriented and competence-driven practice.

By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with a coherent methodological framework, practical facilitation tools, and increased confidence to apply process-based learning in their work. They will be able to design and implement learning experiences that support initiative, creativity, and active participation, contributing to the long-term quality and impact of youth work within the Erasmus+ framework.