Entrepreneurship is part of the mission of the University of Bologna (UNIBO), and the University also seeks to develop entrepreneurship education. Until March 2024, UNIBO coordinated the project Educators for Impact, funded by the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme. The project aimed to empower educators and students to solve societal challenges. Developing and running an online training course with Personal Application Projects (PAPs) was a key operational objective. The Educators for Impact Training offers two strands: First, an Exploratory Pathway that comprises 14 hours of online workshops, seminars and networking without a certificate. Second, a Certification Pathway with 17 hours of the same workshops, seminars and networking plus PAPs. The training materials are available for free at the project website in a Training Resources site. Almost all participants assessed the course as recommendable and relevant and said it had enhanced their entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.
Educators for Impact at University of Bologna: Training the trainers for impactful entrepreneurship education - University of Bologna, Italy