Erasmus+ Staff Training: What It Is and How to Find the Right Opportunity
Erasmus+ staff training gives education professionals a practical way to develop skills, exchange ideas internationally and bring new approaches back to their institutions. Opportunities can include professional development courses, training events, job shadowing and observation periods, depending on the education sector and the applicable Erasmus+ action.
What is Erasmus+ staff training?
For higher education staff, Erasmus+ supports professional development abroad at higher education institutions, enterprises and other relevant workplaces. The activity should be connected to the participant’s professional development and learning needs. Training may include structured training events, job shadowing or observation; under the current higher education mobility rules, conferences are not treated as staff training activities.
Why participate in staff mobility?
A well-chosen mobility can create value beyond the individual trip. Participants can gain new methods, compare institutional practices, build international networks and return with ideas that can be adapted to teaching, administration, student services, digitalisation or other areas of education.
How to choose an Erasmus+ training opportunity
Start with the learning outcome rather than the destination. Ask what competence you want to strengthen, how the programme relates to your daily work and whether the provider clearly explains the agenda, trainers, dates, language, price and expected outcomes. Compare several opportunities before committing.
Funding and eligibility are determined through the relevant Erasmus+ rules and your sending organisation. In higher education, staff normally apply through their institution rather than directly to Erasmus+.
Where to find Erasmus+ courses and staff training
Go2Grow brings together professional learning opportunities across Europe, including courses and Staff Weeks. You can compare opportunities by topic, destination, dates and other practical criteria.
For programme rules and current eligibility information, always consult the official Erasmus+ staff training information and the current Programme Guide.
Important: Go2Grow is an independent discovery platform. Listing an opportunity does not mean that Erasmus+ funding is guaranteed. Confirm eligibility and funding with your sending institution before making financial commitments.
