A school project starts with a dream and ambition: „Wouldn’t it be great if our school had something like this?” or „I can do this better than it was done before.” It promises excitement and success, aiming to improve everyday experiences—whether it’s a themed week, subject-based competitions, commemorative events, prom ceremonies, Erasmus projects, eco-camps, or sports days.
During this training, you will learn organizational and communication techniques that:
- Make project planning enjoyable
- Help you find motivated collaborators
- Equip you to handle criticism
- Allow you to anticipate or eliminate risks in advance
- Ensure you achieve your goal or fulfill your vision that motivated you to start
Our course helps ensure that projects are not just completed somehow but become joyful and memorable experiences for everyone, including the organizers. We share proven practices and hands-on exercises to help you organize successful school projects that are enjoyable and inspiring for all!
Description
This 7-day training provides the key to successfully implementing school projects. Participants will learn the fundamentals of project management, how to engage stakeholders, handle feedback, and ensure that projects do not become sources of stress. With practical, immediately applicable solutions, personalized attention, and a supportive learning atmosphere, participants will return to their daily work with increased confidence.
During the training, you will acquire a framework that ensures smooth project execution from preparation to completion. We will cover essential steps in project initiation, planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. You will gain tools to make your projects more transparent and functional, whether organizing a school event or an academic competition.
The program takes place in a small-group format, fostering a supportive and attentive environment. The focus is on practical solutions, ensuring that you can design a project in a way that:
- Meets deadlines
- Is not a stressful task but a success for all participants
- Encourages stronger commitment from stakeholders and implementers
- Anticipates and manages critical situations smoothly
- Receives positive feedback
- Provides personal growth from planning to completion
Aims and objectives
The training aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to manage school projects more efficiently and effortlessly. The program helps participants gain an overview of the entire project process, identify critical and planning points that could lead to conflicts if not addressed early on.
Beyond technical skills, the course enhances participants’ confidence and leadership abilities, enabling them to lead school projects with enthusiasm and assurance.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to independently design and execute school projects while applying project management tools. They will learn to identify and involve stakeholders at every project stage, handle negative criticism constructively, and integrate positive feedback into their work. Effective teamwork and successful project completion will bring not only professional success but also personal fulfillment.
Target groups:
- Those eager to develop a project-oriented mindset and apply it effectively
- Individuals aiming to successfully implement their personal and school projects
- Teachers, school principals, financial managers, and experts with project ideas who want to bring them to life
Minimum level of language: English, B1/B2
Duration of training: 35 lessons, 7 days
Location: Rovinj (Croatia)
Dates:
- 12-18 July 2026- Confirmed
- 11-17 July 2027- Planned
The final confirmation of the course is subject to reaching the minimum number of participants.
Price: EUR 560 + EUR 50 REGISTRATION FEE
The price includes course, certificate, Erasmus+ documentation (if needed), welcome dinner and farewell cultural program
Prices are NET prices. 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.
Planned program
Day 1: Sunday: Arrival, introduction of the course and the location, introduction of the participants
Registration during the day
14.30 – 15.00: Familiarisation with the site, health and safety briefing
15.00 – 17.30: Introduction of the course and trainer, introduction of the participants – 5 minutes for each participant to introduce themselves and their institution and the objectives they wish to achieve by completing the course
18.00 – 19.30: Informal get-together with the course participants over dinner.
Day 2: Monday –Introduction to the Project Mindset
- Understand what a project is and why a project mindset is essential
- Recognize the difference between routine work and project work
- Develop awareness of the project lifecycle
Day 3: Tuesday –Project Initiation and Goal Setting
- SMART goals and expected outcomes
- Stakeholder identification and analysis
- Defining project scope and success criteria
- Writing a project concept note
Day 4: Wednesday–Project Planning and Structuring
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Project scheduling and timeline creation
- Roles and responsibilities in project teams
- Resource planning (time, people, materials)
- Team role assignment exercise
Day 5: Thursday – Project Implementation and Team Collaboration
- Project leadership and teamwork
- Communication strategies in projects
- Monitoring progress and managing changes
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Team-based project simulation
- Communication role-play exercises
Day 6. Friday –Monitoring, Evaluation, and Risk Management
- Monitoring tools and performance indicators
- Risk identification and risk management
- Quality management in projects
- Evaluation methods and feedback
Day 7: Saturday: End of the course – cultural programme
8.30 – 10.00:
- Project presentation techniques
- Final project presentation
- What did I learn this week? Preparing for dissemination – 5 minute presentation from each participant
10.00-10.15- Break
10.15-11.00:
- Evaluation and feedback of the course
- Certificates, attendance certificates
- Certificate issue – photography
11.30-16.00: Cultural programme – boat trip
