Professional Development for

Erasmus+ Coordinators

Attend seminars on best practice & mobility planning

Experience Ireland’s rich cultural heritage and intercultural exchange

Dublin • Cork • Galway Autumn 2025 17th – 20th November 2025

What is the Programme?

The Professional Development Seminar Programme is at the heart of the familiarisation trip, offering Erasmus+ Coordinators practical knowledge, strategic insight, and academic inspiration. Designed to strengthen institutional capacity and international engagement, the programme combines professional development with opportunities for reflection, discussion, and collaboration across Europe.

6 Great Reasons to Attend the Programme

  • Visit 8 accredited Erasmus+ training centres across Ireland
  • Build lasting partnerships and networks for future Erasmus+ projects
  • Optimise your KA1 funding to make the most of Erasmus+
  • Gain practical insights into planning more impactful mobility experiences
  • Enjoy immersive cultural activities in Dublin, Cork and Galway
  • Accredited learning with a certificate of attendance

Programme Itinerary

MON
17

DAY 1 » DUBLIN

  • Welcome coffee & registration
  • Seminar 1: Ireland as a Host Country — Quality, Welcome & the Learner Experience
  • Light networking lunch with school directors and trainers
  • Meet course facilitators
  • Cultural welcome dinner
TUE
18

DAY 2 » DUBLIN & CORK

  • Seminar 2: From Method to Motivation — Modern Language Teaching in 21st Century
  • Seminar 3: Ireland in the European Classroom — Literature, Identity & Intercultural Learning
  • Lunch & group discussion
  • Private coach transfer to Cork
  • Informal group dinner in Cork city centre
WED
19

DAY 3 » CORK & GALWAY

  • Seminar 4: Beyond the Brochure — Making the Most of Your Erasmus+ Mobility Funding
  • Lunch & group discussion
  • Visit to Cork training centres
  • Private coach transfer to Galway
  • Group dinner in a traditional Galway setting
THU
20

DAY 4 » GALWAY & DUBLIN

  • Visit to Galway training centres
  • Seminar 5: Building Erasmus+ Partnerships — Tools for Sustainable Collaboration
  • Lunch with representatives from all centres
  • Partner workshop with networking schedule
  • Wrap-up discussion and sharing of feedback
  • Depart Galway to Dublin Airport

What Are The Costs?

€1295

includes all seminar sessions, centre visits, 4 nights’ accommodation, intercity travel (Dublin–Cork–Galway–Dublin), all meals, cultural activities, and a certificate of attendance. Participants are encouraged to use Erasmus+ mobility funding.

Don’t miss your chance to join us in Ireland

Take the final step: click the button and join coordinators from across Europe for 4 days of learning, networking, cultural immersion, and more. This programme is fully eligible under Erasmus+ KA1 staff mobility for training.

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