Fostering LifeComp Competencies through Education (re-run)
Mionsonraí an chúrsa
Franklin Roosevelt once said, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future”.
As educators, our role has never been more critical. In an era of rapid technological change and global challenges, we must equip our students with more than just knowledge, we must give them the tools to thrive, adapt, and lead.
In this 3-module short online course, you will explore the LifeComp framework, the European roadmap for Personal, Social, and Learning to Learn competences. This journey is designed for active reflection and immediate classroom application, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
This is not just a course; it’s a laboratory for your ideas. From the very first module, you will start building your Peer Learning Journal. You will document your classroom experiments, reflect on your growth, and eventually share your insights with a vibrant community of fellow educators.
The course is offered by the European School Education Platform. Visit our website for more information.
Duration and workload
Start date: Monday 9 February 2026
End date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Duration: 2 weeks
Workload: 8-10 hours
Course competences
The recipient of this certificate has demonstrated proficiency of the following competences according to the digital competence framework of the European Commission's SELFIE for TEACHERs tool:
- Professional engagement - Reflective practice at B2 level
- Professional engagement - Professional learning (through digital technologies) at B2 level
- Empowering learners - Actively engaging learners at B2 level
For more information about the competences and the proficiency levels see the SELFIE for TEACHERs toolkit.
An spriocphobal
This course is for any educator, regardless of subject or grade level, who wants to empower their students with the essential life competences needed for the 21st century.
Cuspóirí foghlama
- Identify and analyse the nine LifeComp competences and their impact on student wellbeing and lifelong learning by engaging with interactive content and personal reflection exercises.
- Explore practical ideas to foster social and personal growth by adapting evidence-based strategies (such as Growth Mindset and Jigsaw learning) to fit your unique teaching context.
- Design inclusive and innovative activities that foster LifeComp competences (such as self-regulation, empathy or critical thinking) with clear links to the demands of learning and working in the age of Artificial Intelligence.
- Document growth by completing a Peer Learning Journal, a professional portfolio of your insights, experiments, and creative solutions developed throughout the course.
Arna thairiscint ag
Tá an t‑inneachar seo á thairiscint ag an gCoimisiún Eorpach. Is é an Coimisiún Eorpach brainse feidhmiúcháin an Aontais Eorpaigh atá neamhspleách ó thaobh na polaitíochta de. Is ise amháin atá freagrach as tograí a tharraingt suas le haghaidh reachtaíocht Eorpach nua, agus is ise a chuireann chun f
Sceideal
- How this course works
- Module 1: The inner compass – Navigating personal development
- Module 2: Thriving together – Empathy, communication, and collaboration
- Module 3: Learning to learn – Empowering lifelong growth
- Final activity
- Certificate of completion
