The Youth Partnership launched the first edition of the MOOC on Youth Work Essentials in 2020, ahead of the 3rd European Youth Work Convention. Since then, the course has been available on a continuous basis as a self-directed learning experience.

Between 2026 and 2028, the course will continue to be updated and promoted as a self-paced learning opportunity.
 

 Objectives

The MOOC on Youth Work Essentials aims to:

  • Offer a self-directed and updated learning experience on the basics of youth work.
  • Provide an overview on how youth work is supported.
  • Create a platform for sharing further examples of diverse good practices existing in Europe and beyond.
  • Engage youth workers, youth researchers, trainers, educators, volunteers, youth organisations, policy makers, researchers, etc. in a dialogue on youth work.
     

 Expected outcomes

  • Updated course content and audiovisual materials, with enhancements to improve accessibility and learner engagement (e.g. modular structure, shorter units).
  • Organisation of masterclasses, in line with the needs of the youth work community of practice.
  • Strengthened visibility and dissemination of the MOOC across youth policy, practice, and research communities in Europe.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of the course, with improvements informed by learner feedback.
     

 Indicative timeline

2026

Update of the course content and audiovisual materials

Masterclass

2027

Masterclass

Evaluation of the course

2028

Masterclass