ACADE+MY
Youth Academy
Practical skills.Active participation.Lifelong learning.
Develop practical skills, confidence and creativity through non-formal learning. At the AcadE+my, young people learn through projects, teamwork and hands-on activities that support community participation and personal and professional development.
LEARN. PRACTISE. APPLY.
Learning with purpose.
Practical activities. Shared ideas. Meaningful progress.
Learning by Doing
Projects, teamwork and practical activities.
Six learning areas
Choose topics that match your interests and goals.
Your learning portfolio
Document activities and outcomes with ICDETpass.
LEARNING BY DOING
Learn it.
Try it.
Make it your own.
Our AcadE+my is not just about acquiring knowledge. It is about putting it into practice through hands-on projects, teamwork and creativity. Training is interactive, practical and based on Learning by Doing, aligned with the EU Key Competences for Lifelong Learning.
Whether you are preparing for your first international mobility, developing digital and entrepreneurial skills, or preparing to become a mentor or leader, the Academy helps you identify your learning goals. Each course combines exploration, practice and reflection so you can test and apply your skills in authentic environments.
SIX LEARNING AREAS
Skills for learning, work and community life.
Explore six learning areas and choose activities that match your interests and goals. Each area combines practical training, collaboration and opportunities to apply what you learn.
Explore the topics.
Choose your starting point.
Mobility & International Learning
Preparing participants for international opportunities.
Prepare for international learning with confidence, cultural awareness and practical support. Activities cover mobility preparation, foundation training, leadership and facilitation.
Pre-Mobility Preparation
Introduction to Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) opportunities, cultural awareness, rights and obligations, teamwork and practical preparation.
Foundation Training
The Academy's required foundation training on the EU Key Competences for Lifelong Learning, delivered through Learning by Doing.
Training During Mobility
Advanced sessions on public speaking, project development, dissemination and personal development to make the most of your mobility experience.
Youth Leader Training
Group management, conflict resolution and motivational skills for people supporting international groups.
Training for Future Facilitators
Preparation to design and lead learning activities in Erasmus+ and ESC projects.
YOUR ICDETPASSDocument your mobility preparation and learning outcomes in your ICDETpass.
Digital & Media Skills
Creative skills for the digital-first world.
Learn to create, edit and share meaningful digital content. Practical projects connect media production, design and immersive technologies with personal, educational and professional use.
Photo & Video Shooting & Editing
Hands-on production with ICDET's media platforms: i, CAST, E+XPO and Media4YOUth.
Graphic & Web Design
Practical design work with ICDET websites and project campaigns.
ICT & Soft Skills for Adults
Hybrid training for adult learners, combining digital tools with human-centred learning.
AR & VR Training
Practical use of immersive technologies in education, with ICDET's VR Zone as a learning lab.
Game-Based Learning Lab
Gamification tools and methods that make educational activities interactive and engaging.
YOUR ICDETPASSBuild a creative portfolio and record completed activities in your ICDETpass.
Participation & Citizenship
Active citizens, informed leaders.
Strengthen your voice in democratic and community life. Explore rights and responsibilities, practise facilitation and learn how to turn community ideas into collaborative action.
Citizen Law
Understanding EU citizenship, rights and responsibilities in practice.
E+mbassador Program
Developing the knowledge and communication skills to promote EU values and policies, with programme certification.
Facilitator Training
Learning to design, lead and evaluate group activities effectively.
Mentorship (Me+ntorship)
Hybrid mentorship opportunities that strengthen networks, peer learning and professional growth.
Community Engagement Labs
Practical workshops on local initiatives, campaigns and solidarity actions.
YOUR ICDETPASSRecord civic participation, leadership experience and learning outcomes in your ICDETpass.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Turning ideas into impact.
Entrepreneurship is more than starting a business. Develop creativity, resilience and initiative as you design, test and present ideas with practical, social or environmental value.
Starte+r
Entrepreneurship basics, from mindset to the first steps of launching a business.
Green Entrepreneurship
Sustainable business models and environmentally responsible startup practices.
Project Development
From an initial idea to an EU project proposal, using real-life ICDET cases.
Project-Based Learning Hub
Designing and leading Learning by Doing activities for schools and NGOs.
Innovation Sprints
Short, intensive labs where teams prototype solutions and pitch their ideas.
YOUR ICDETPASSAdd project work, prototypes and documented achievements to your ICDETpass portfolio.
Languages & Intercultural Learning
Connecting through words and cultures.
Learning a language also means discovering a culture. Practise communication, meet different perspectives and prepare for cooperation in international teams and everyday situations.
Language@Practice
Interactive sessions in English, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Turkish, Vietnamese, Hindi and other languages, depending on the programme.
Language Cafés & Tandems
Peer-to-peer language practice and cultural exchange.
Intercultural Communication
Skills for communicating and working in diverse teams and environments.
Tolerance & Stereotypes Workshops
Exploring empathy, questioning stereotypes and challenging prejudice.
Practical Language Preparation
Practical language crash courses for participants preparing for mobility.
YOUR ICDETPASSLog language practice and intercultural learning in your ICDETpass.
Future Skills & Personal Development
Skills for personal and professional development.
Combine communication, digital literacy and creative problem-solving with the ability to adapt. Build skills for professional development, personal resilience and continued learning.
Public Speaking & Persuasion
Confident communication, storytelling and pitching ideas.
Personal & Social Development
Teamwork, leadership, resilience, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution.
Enchanting New-Age Skills
ICT combined with soft skills, with a focus on hybrid and online learning environments.
Innovation & Creativity Workshops
Brainstorming, design thinking and rapid prototyping to turn ideas into tangible solutions.
Digital Wellbeing & Balance
Managing screen time, safe online behaviour and healthy work-life routines.
Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
Analysing information, identifying misinformation and making informed decisions.
Adaptability & Lifelong Learning
Developing the ability to keep learning in uncertain and changing environments.
YOUR ICDETPASSMake your developing competences visible through activities, reflection and evidence in your ICDETpass.
The learning areas describe the Academy programme. Dates, languages, formats and participation conditions depend on the specific activity. Contact ICDET for current availability.
LEARNING PORTFOLIO / ICDETPASS
Your learning.
Your ICDETpass.
ICDETpass is the Academy's own digital learning portfolio. It brings together completed activities, projects, achievements and reflections to document your learning and personal development.
Illustrative portfolio view. Your record brings together learning activities and their documented outcomes.
Record your activities. Reflect on your progress. Show what you have learned.
Completion Badges
Completed training sessions, workshops and courses earn digital badges according to the activity's completion criteria. Each badge identifies the activity and its associated learning outcomes.
Learning Area Certificates
Completing the training requirements of a learning area earns an Academy certificate recognising those activities and their documented learning outcomes.
Youthpass & European Recognition Tools
Where an activity is part of an eligible Erasmus+ Youth or European Solidarity Corps project, learning may also be documented through Youthpass. ICDETpass is ICDET's own system; it does not replace Youthpass or automatically confer EU recognition or a formal qualification.
Progress Tracker
Keep a personal record of completed activities, current learning and future learning goals.
Personal Showcase
Bring together projects, creative work, reflection and certificates to share your learning experience with schools, universities and employers.