In today's VET context, preparing learners to become active European citizens is more important than ever—yet finding the right tools and up-to-date materials can be challenging. That's why we're excited to invite all VET teachers to discover our free online course, a coherent and practice-oriented program designed to help you understand the role of the EU and bring European citizenship into your classroom.
Developed by the University of Trento together with expert practitioners, this course has already been tested by six training institutions and more than 40 VET teachers across Europe.
The program is fully online and includes 2 complete modules, 14 short video lessons, personalized study materials, interactive quizzes, and a certificate upon completion. Through these flexible, asynchronous lessons, you'll gain an accessible overview of the European Union and its key policies, along with practical guidance on how to bring these topics into the classroom. You'll also have free access to downloadable resources and in-depth EU publications.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to explain how European institutions work, outline the main EU policies, and use innovative teaching approaches to engage students in topics related to European integration. Whether you're looking to strengthen your pedagogical and intercultural competences or simply want practical tools to present EU-related topics clearly and engagingly, this course offers everything you need.