1.1. Module 1 - a Course Handbook
The Course Handbook elaborates on learning through all modules. It informs and helps in the most significant aspects of organizing the training process based on the principle of Co-production methodology: on how to conduct a training workshop including a model training plan, methods and techniques, case study, training, and support methodologies. This Module is used as Self-directed learning and discussed during face to face sessions.
The Course Handbook consists of the following chapters:
- Introduction;
- How to use the Modules;
- A model Training course for Business Advisors;
- Training methods suitable for support entrepreneurs from marginalised groups;
- A model training course for Entrepreneurs;
- Support methods for people from marginalised groups;
- Evaluation and validation of learning.
The Course Handbook gives an overview of the chapters above. The steps to be taken in this process:
- To analise the principles of Co-production methodology as well as methods and techniques, case study, training, and support methodologies before the training;
- To gain online necessary knowledge described in every module before face to face training
- To choose a time interval between training sessions. This allows practice and discussion throughout the face to face training process;
- To carry out activities according to the training plan of every module;
- To get feedback from the testing group.