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Effective needs analysis is a fundamental stage in the design of a high-quality KA1 mobility project, as it ensures that the objectives, activities and expected outcomes respond to the actual needs of the organisation and its learners. The main aim of the seminar is to strengthen the capacity of Adult Education organisations to design high-quality Erasmus+ projects by making systematic and evidence-based use of needs analysis methodologies. Particular emphasis will be placed on linking needs analysis with the formulation of project objectives, the selection of appropriate mobility activities, the design of expected outcomes and the maximisation of the impact of KA1 projects.

More specifically, the TCA aims to:

- Develop knowledge and practical skills related to needs analysis methods and tools in the field of Adult Education.

- Strengthen participants’ capacity to identify, document and prioritise the needs of their organisations and target groups, as a basis for designing high-quality KA1 projects.

- Improve the formulation of clear, realistic and evidence-based objectives that derive directly from the results of the needs analysis.

- Enhance the quality, relevance, inclusiveness and expected impact of Erasmus+ proposals in the field of Adult Education.

- Strengthen the capacity of organisations to design and implement high-quality mobility activities for adult learners with low basic skills and other groups facing barriers to participation in learning, in alignment with the priorities of the European Commission and the Union of Skills initiative.

- Empower organisations, particularly those with limited experience or activity in Erasmus+, to make effective use of the opportunities offered by the programme.

- Promote transnational cooperation, networking and the exchange of good practices among organisations active in the field of Adult Education.

During the TCA, participants will attend presentations delivered by specialised experts, work in transnational groups and take part in experiential workshops, where they will apply needs analysis tools and techniques in practice, using real or simulated examples of KA1 project design.

By the end of the TCA, participants are expected to:

- have an in-depth understanding of the role of needs analysis as a starting point for designing high-quality KA1 mobility projects in Adult Education;

- be able to apply appropriate methods and tools for the systematic collection, analysis and documentation of the needs of their organisation and target groups;

- be able to translate the results of needs analysis into clear objectives, appropriate mobility activities and realistic expected outcomes;

- have strengthened their knowledge and skills in designing high-quality Erasmus+ KA1 proposals, with increased relevance, coherence and expected impact;

- have greater confidence in preparing, submitting and implementing mobility projects that respond to the actual needs of adult learners and their organisations;

- have become familiar with good practices and innovative approaches in the field of Adult Education through the exchange of experiences with organisations from other European countries;

- have created or strengthened international cooperation networks, which may lead to the development of new Erasmus+ projects and strategic partnerships;

- have gained practical experience in applying needs analysis through collaborative exercises and experiential workshops;

- be able to transfer and make use of the knowledge and tools acquired within their organisation, contributing to the improvement of the quality of future Erasmus+ proposals and to the strengthening of participation in the field of Adult Education.

The TCA “Needs Analysis for Quality KA1 Project Design in Adult Education” is addressed to representatives of organisations active in the field of Adult Education that participate or wish to participate in Key Action 1 of the Erasmus+ programme, particularly those with an active role in the design, development and/or implementation of mobility projects.

Participation is particularly encouraged from organisations working with adult learners with low basic skills or with other groups facing barriers to participation in learning, in line with the priorities of the European Commission and the Union of Skills initiative.

The TCA is aimed at both newcomers and less experienced beneficiaries seeking to improve the quality of their Erasmus+ projects through systematic needs analysis. At the same time, it encourages the creation of new transnational partnerships, the exchange of experiences and the development of joint initiatives that respond to the actual needs of adult learners.

Priority will be given to organisations:

• active in formal Adult Education

• that are not accredited