This course supports adult education professionals in building effective partnerships between educational institutions and companies. The focus is on communication, mediation and cooperation models that help organisations align learning objectives with real-world needs while maintaining their institutional mission.
Description:
Successful cooperation between educational institutions and companies is not primarily a structural or legal issue – it is a communication and mediation challenge.
This training focuses on how adult education organisations can initiate, develop and sustain meaningful partnerships with companies and external stakeholders. Participants will explore cooperation models, communication strategies and mediation tools that support mutual understanding, clarify expectations and create long-term collaboration frameworks.
Special attention is given to:
- managing different organisational cultures,
- negotiating roles and responsibilities,
- aligning learning goals with organisational and labour market expectations without turning the programme into vocational training.
The course is designed for adult education contexts, where flexibility, dialogue and stakeholder engagement are key.
Aims and objectives:
- Strengthen cooperation between adult education institutions and companies
- Develop communication and mediation skills for partnership-building
- Explore cooperation models applicable in adult learning contexts
- Improve stakeholder dialogue between educators, organisational leaders and company representatives
- Support sustainable, trust-based collaboration beyond formal agreements
Learning outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
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- Design and manage cooperation frameworks with external partners
- Apply mediation and communication techniques in institutional–industry collaboration
- Identify and address conflicting expectations between organisations
- Adapt cooperation models to adult education and non-formal learning contexts
- Support partnership-building processes that respect institutional autonomy
Target groups:
- Adult education professionals
- Teachers, trainers, facilitators, coordinators
- Educational managers and project leaders
- Staff involved in partnership development and external cooperation
Minimum level of language: English, B1/B1+
Duration of training: 25 lessons, 5 days
Date:
- 20-24 April 2026 Confirmed
- 19-23 April 2027 Planned
The final confirmation of the course is subject to reaching the minimum number of participants.
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Price:
Course price: EUR 400
Registration fee: EUR 50
The price includes course, certificate, Erasmus+ documentation (if needed)
Price is NET. VAT: 0% for organisations with a valid EU VAT number; in all other cases VAT may apply – please contact us for details.
Applicable funds: As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), all costs for mobility /travel expenses, course fees, accommodation, subsistence fee/ are covered by the fund.
