Project Design training in adult learning and education
Join EAEA’s Project Design Training to develop and refine project ideas in adult learning and education. Through practical workshops, collaborative work and peer exchange, participants will explore the key elements of successful project development, from shaping an idea to creating a structured project concept.
The Project Design Training supports participants in transforming ideas into well-developed project concepts. The training covers different stages of project development, including defining a project vision, building a strong narrative, identifying stakeholders, creating a work plan, developing a budget and preparing for evaluation and dissemination.
Through interactive sessions, group work and guidance from EAEA trainers, participants work on their own project ideas and receive feedback from peers. The training combines theoretical input with practical exercises to help participants strengthen their capacity to design impactful projects in adult learning and education.
Practical information
Participants can choose between different participation options depending on their needs and interests. They can join the Project Design Training, the Matchmaking Event, or take part in both activities as a combined experience.
Dates: January 2027 (TBC)
Venue: Brussels, Belgium
Registration period until mid-December
Participation fee
Participation type
Matchmaking event
Project Design Training
Both events
EAEA member organisations, adult learners, and university students
€150
€450
€550
NGOs
€200
€500
€650
For-profit organisations and public institutions
€250
€550
€700
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to cancel the training in case we are unable to reach the minimum number of participants. We will send out the confirmation to all the interested participants by the beginning of December.
Training overview
Learning outcomes
Learning methods
Target group
Certification
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Develop and structure project ideas in the field of adult learning and education.
Define clear project objectives, visions and expected outcomes.
Create a coherent project narrative and identify key elements of a strong project concept.
Identify relevant stakeholders and consider partnership development.
Develop basic project planning elements, including activities, timelines and budgets.
Understand key aspects of project evaluation and assess their own project ideas against relevant criteria.
Consider effective approaches to project implementation and dissemination.
The training combines theoretical input with practical project development exercises, peer exchange and collaborative group work. Participants work on their own project ideas while receiving guidance and feedback from EAEA trainers and other participants.
The programme includes presentations, discussions, workshops, reflection activities and small-group work to ensure an interactive and practice-oriented learning experience.
The training is open to professionals working in adult learning and education who are interested in developing new projects or strengthening existing project ideas.
It is relevant for participants involved in different areas of ALE, including project management, programme development, policy, communication and organisational development. Participants from different types of organisations and sectors are welcome to join.
Participants can request a certificate of participation upon completion of the training.
Angeliki Giannakopoulou is EAEA’s Senior Policy and Projects Coordinator. She is coordinating EAEA’s work on proposals and projects and connecting it with running policy developments. She holds an Integrated Master’s in Computer Engineering and Informatics and she has followed certified training in Adult Education and Counseling, while currently finalising her masters on Gender studies. Before her work in the EAEA, she was a project manager and adult educator in Greece. Her key areas of interest in ALE are digitalisation and media, safe public spaces (both physical and digital) gender, and intersectionality.
Charlotte Ede is EAEA’s Capacity Building and Project Coordinator she supports EAEA’s work by preparing events, training courses and study visits in the scope of EAEA’s capacity-building work. She manages EAEA’s role in EU-funded projects, particularly for the green transition. She holds an MA in European Studies from KU Leuven, as well as a BA (Hons) in French and Arabic from the University College London.
Tina Mavrič EAEA’s Head of Capacity-Building coordinates and supports several projects in the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes that have a focus on sustainability and validation of skills. With a background in Environmental Sciences, Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, obtained in Slovenia, she has more than ten years of experience working in various European projects and initiatives related to the youth and lifelong learning sectors.
Marina Sakač Hadžić EAEA’s Communications and Capacity-Building Officer manages EAEA’s internal and external communication and supports EAEA’s project communication. In capacity-building she supports members and helps facilitate trainings and other EAEA events. Marina has an MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology from KULeuven, interested in gender studies she brings her academic and professional experience to build effective communication.
We welcome adult education staff who work primarily on European projects. Maximum three staff members from one sending organisation can join the training.
There is also a limitation on the total number of participants who can take part in the face-to-face training: minimum twelve and maximum twenty. EAEA reserves the right to cancel the training if the minimum number of participants is not reached. In case the interest exceeds our capacity, priority will be given to participants representing EAEA member organisations.
We encourage you to apply early as we will be evaluating the registrations on a rolling basis.
Each participant will receive a practical information package which will include recommendations for affordable hotels, tips on getting around Brussels, and more.
The fee of 550 EUR, 500 EUR or 450 EUR (the amounts depend on the type of organisation you represent) covers your participation in the training in Brussels, course materials and coffee breaks.
EAEA will invoice you for the participation in your training after your registration. Please note that all participants are asked to pay the fee before the training takes place; the deadline for payment will be indicated on the invoice.
For more information, please contact EAEA’s Capacity Building and Project Coordinator, Charlotte Ede at charlotte.ede[at]eaea.org, or EAEA’s Communication, Capacity Building and Membership Officer, Marina Sakač Hadžić, at marina.sakac[at]eaea.org.
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