Erasmus+ KA1 Funding Guidance
Clear information to help your organisation understand Erasmus+ KA1 funding for teacher training courses.
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What You Can Expect from Understanding Academy
Mobility Documentation Support
Guidance with Learning Agreements, Europass Mobility documentation and other information required for your staff mobility.
Help Planning Your Mobility
Practical support before the course, from choosing the right programme to preparing for your training week.
Passionate and Experienced Trainers
Learn from education professionals who are knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely passionate about their work.
Course Essentials Included
Course materials, coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, a Certificate of Attendance and access to additional resources are included.
See What Is IncludedCourse Time Used Effectively
Every session has a clear purpose. We organise the course carefully so that participants can learn, practise, collaborate and reflect without unnecessary activities or wasted time.
An Original Understanding Academy Publication
Every participant receives a physical book, workbook, journal or notebook created by Understanding Academy and selected to complement the course.
Explore Our Teaching ResourcesReady-to-Use Teaching Strategies
Take home practical strategies, classroom ideas and educational resources that you can adapt and use immediately after the course.
International and Interlevel Collaboration
Exchange ideas and best practices with teachers, trainers and education professionals from different European countries and educational levels.
Join Our International Education CommunityInspiring European Course Locations
Our Erasmus+ teacher training courses take place in attractive and well-connected European cities, including Amsterdam, Paris and Krakow. Our locations offer opportunities for professional learning, international exchange and meaningful cultural experiences.
Explore Our Erasmus+ Course LocationsDirect and Personal Communication
We are a small, independent education centre, so you communicate directly with the people organising and delivering your course. This means clear answers, personal support and fewer administrative steps before, during and after your Erasmus+ mobility.
Contact Our TeamEuropean Course Locations
What city do you want to visit? We welcome you in Amsterdam, Paris and Krakow. Upon request, we can also go to your school.
Expert Trainers
Classes are facilitated by top professionals with years of experience. Most importantly, they are passionate about their field.
Certificates and Funding Guidance
Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance and support with relevant Erasmus+ mobility documentation.
One-week Courses
Standard courses include 25 academic hours + cultural activities. Need something different? We can create an offer that matches your needs.
Our educational approach
Why Choose Us?
Original Methods for European Education
Participants work with original Understanding Academy frameworks, practical tools and resources designed to support real educational practice in Europe.
We Listen Before We Teach
Every course begins with a careful participant needs analysis. This helps our trainers understand the group’s experience, professional goals and current challenges, and respond accordingly.
Clear English That Includes Everyone
Our courses are delivered in clear international English. We also support participants who need additional preparation time, language guidance or more confidence when participating.
Support That Continues After the Course
Learning should not end when the training week finishes. Participants receive follow-up materials and continued support to help them turn course ideas into meaningful changes in their classrooms, schools and organisations.
Upcoming training
Confirmed Erasmus+ Course Sessions
Browse upcoming confirmed and compact course sessions. If your preferred course, date or location is not listed, we can often confirm another session for groups of at least three participants.
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Erasmus+ courses by subject area
Find practical professional development courses for teachers, trainers, school staff and other education professionals.
Skills Development
Soft skills, inclusive education, modern pedagogy, communication and leadership.
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Digital and AI Literacy
Practical AI, ICT and digital tools for creative, collaborative and effective teaching.
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Wellbeing, Creativity and Arts
Support emotional wellbeing, creative expression, motivation and learner engagement.
Explore creative courses
Sustainability and Environmental Education
Turn sustainability, environmental awareness and global responsibility into practical educational action.
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Languages and Intercultural Learning
Develop language skills, cultural awareness and confidence in international educational environments.
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Tailored Courses
Need something different? We can develop a course that matches your organisation’s objectives, participants and context.
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Continue your professional learning
Explore Erasmus+ guidance, course stories and practical resources for teachers and education professionals.
Latest article
Erasmus+ Teacher Training Course: Teaching in an International Classroom Happily and Successfully
Discover our recent Erasmus+ teacher training week, where educators from across Europe joined courses on international classroom to exchange ideas and develop new teaching approaches.
Based in Amsterdam
Operating across Europe
We support Erasmus+ mobility participants and work with European schools, organisations and institutions to develop their teams through practical international training.
- European locations Courses in Amsterdam, Krakow, Paris and other locations.
- International learning Exchange experiences with education professionals from different countries and educational levels.
- Practical support Guidance with registration, course documentation and Erasmus+ mobility preparation.
Participant feedback
What educators say about our courses
Read independent Google reviews from professionals who have participated in Understanding Academy training.
Participant reviews on Google
Selected feedback from education professionals who joined our courses
“We thank trainer Cecilia Iris Baldo for the clarity and professionalism with which she presented the information to us, during the course we attended in Amsterdam. A 5 star experience!”
“This week I attended a very interesting course, ‘Teaching an International Classroom Happily and Successfully,’ with a very good trainer, Cecilia Iris Baldo, who showed us that every situation must be viewed from at least 2 perspectives, we had presentations and interactive activities, brainstorming that complemented the information presented. I recommend this course, and the trainer was wonderful! Thank you, Cecilia!”
“The course was very interesting and Cecília was brilliant – very intelligent, calm, confident and kind.”
Who we are
Meet the Understanding Academy team
Our academic and organisational work combines course development, international project experience and practical participant support.
Krzysztof Kadynski
General Coordinator
Manages administration, documents, formalities and programme planning to provide participants with a smooth experience.
Cecilia Iris Baldo
Academic Director
Oversees research, programme development, course supervision and the delivery of training and educational activities.
Educational community
Resources, Connections and Educational Content
Books and Teaching Resources
Explore practical books, workbooks, journals and teaching resources created for educators and international projects.
Browse teaching resourcesPartnership Network
Course participants can join our private, password-protected space for international connections, educational cooperation and future partnership opportunities.
Learn about the Partnership NetworkEducational Content on Social Media
Follow Understanding Academy on Instagram and Facebook for teaching ideas, Erasmus+ updates, course moments, educational resources and practical inspiration for educators.
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Let’s plan your Erasmus+ training
Tell us what course, location or dates you are considering. We will help you find a suitable session and guide you through the registration process.
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