EdUP Launches National Training Course to Develop Standardised Vocational Education Programmes
In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the EdUP project has launched a comprehensive training course to support the development of standardised educational programmes for vocational training institutions across the country.
Running from May 7 to July 11, 2025, the course brings together 125 educators and methodologists from 30 vocational schools and 25 regional educational and methodological centres. The initiative will result in the creation of 50 model programmes for various types of training: initial education, reskilling, upskilling, and short-term courses tailored to current labour market demands and the reconstruction needs of Ukraine.
Building Capacity for Modern Programme Design
The course aims to strengthen the capacity of vocational educators to design modern, flexible training programmes that align with labour market needs. The focus is on:
Modular structures
Partial or micro-qualifications
Workload calculation based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
A Hybrid Learning Format
The course is delivered in a blended format, combining:
Online learning: lectures, consultations, and independent study
Offline practical sessions: programme development in pairs
In-person sessions are held in Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Lviv, and Rivne, where participants work with laptops or tablets to co-develop training programmes for specific professions.
What Is Being Developed
Participants are creating standard vocational programmes for 30 professions, including:
12 professions directly supported by EdUP
18 complementary or related occupations
Each programme will include a modular structure, clearly defined learning outcomes, descriptions of partial qualifications, and ECTS-based workload calculations. Throughout the course, participants receive ongoing support from trainers, access to templates, guidelines, and online consultations.
By the End of the Course
By mid-July, the course is expected to produce:
30 model training programmes for key professions
100 potential programme developers
At least two consultants per region, including regional methodologists
Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible to receive the micro-qualification “Consultant in Vocational Programme Development”, along with a certificate from the EdUP project, endorsed by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.
