The SME Green Skills HUB Training Modules have been designed as a pedagogical tool aimed at education providers to facilitate the development of training activities on the implementation of the SDGs in SMEs. It specifically addresses VET teachers, trainers, consultants and mentors. This will help to upskill these professionals to support SME staff on implementing the SDGs in their enterprises.
The Training Modules include:
- Training Contents
A course plan proposal including a suggestion of contents, proposed methodology, references, instructions for the assessment and tips for trainers, consultants and educators. - Practical Activities
A collection of face-to-face practical activities on supporting the implementation of the SDGs in SMEs to be applied with managers and SME staff.
The information provided in this document is structured following the six units of learning outcomes identified in the European Framework of Competences:
- Unit 1: Introduction to the SDGs in business
To offer a comprehensive understanding of the SDGs and to expand on their relevance for business, setting the necessary background for the development of the upcoming units. - Unit 2: Understanding the role of green skills in SMEs
To support VET professionals and consultants in recognising green skills and new business models related to them, forecasting their relevance for the implementation of the SDGs in SMEs. - Unit 3: Defining sustainability priorities
To support VET professionals and consultants identifying business needs and opportunities within the framework of the SDGs. - Unit 4: Designing sustainability strategies and action plans
To support VET professionals and consultants in transforming sustainability priorities into concrete strategies and actions within a business setting. - Unit 5: Applying the PDCA cycle
To support VET professionals and consultants in applying a plan-do-check-act cycle model to support the implementation and monitoring of the strategic sustainability action plan. - Unit 6: Outreaching sustainability achievements
To support VET professionals and consultants in reporting and disseminating sustainability implemented initiatives and related measured impact.
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