POU Courses are an initiative by the Public Open University Čakovec (POU Čakovec), an Erasmus+ accredited and acclaimed provider of adult education in Croatia. Leveraging POU Čakovec’s rich expertise, extensive experience, and profound knowledge, POU Courses aim to provide high-quality professional development opportunities for staff from diverse organisations.
The courses are designed to create an engaging and impactful educational experience by seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology, hands-on activities, and best environmental practices. Learning activities in state-of-the-art lecture halls are complemented by study visits and practical exercises at local environmental sites, ensuring a dynamic, inclusive and immersive learning journey for all participants.
By participating in POU Courses, individuals from various sectors can enhance their skills, gain new knowledge, and contribute to the intellectual and social development of their respective communities, aligning with POU Čakovec’s mission of empowering learners and promoting a knowledge-based society.
POU Courses are designed for a diverse range of professionals seeking high-quality professional development opportunities. The target audience includes, but is not limited to:
- Primary and secondary school teachers and staff
- Vocational education and training (VET) school teachers and staff
- Adult education teachers and staff
- Higher education teachers and staff
- Youth workers
- NGO workers
- And more!
The courses cater to individuals from various sectors and backgrounds, providing a unique opportunity to enhance their skills, gain new knowledge, and contribute to the intellectual and social growth of their respective communities.
Whenever possible, POU Courses strive to bring together participants from different countries and cultures, fostering an intercultural learning environment. This diverse setting facilitates networking, knowledge exchange, and the potential for future collaborations and mobility programmes among attendees.
POU Courses are primarily aimed at staff from organisations who hold an Erasmus accreditation, no matter in which field. If you are applying for a KA122 grant (organisations who do not have an Erasmus accreditation) and wish to take part, please reach out via email at courses@pou-cakovec.hr.
You are invited to browse the course catalogue as it contains all relevant information about specific course offerings. Choose the course(s) you are interested in, and reach out via email at courses@pou-cakovec.hr or through the contact form. The POU Courses team will guide you through the next steps, which typically include completing the course registration form with details about yourself and your organisation, providing you with the information about tuition fees and payment, and receiving confirmation of your enrolment status.
The aim of POU Courses is to bring together participants from diverse countries and backgrounds, fostering an intercultural learning environment. This provides excellent networking opportunities and facilitates potential future collaborations and mobility programmes among attendees. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions.
The entire POU Courses team is looking forward to welcoming you to one of their innovative professional development courses at POU Čakovec.
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