Online Course 49/2021: Train the technical trainers – SIS II, VIS, EURODAC – IT operators

The aim of the training activity is to improve the unified use of SIS II, VIS and EURODAC in the MS by enhancing the knowledge on good practices as well as the practical skills to carry out effective professional learning activities.

The learning strategy is focused to enhance the knowledge in the areas covered under the learning outcomes for technical trainers of SIS II, VIS, EURODAC national system operators. The learning process
highlights a learner-centred approach and will accommodate interactive, participatory and practical orientated principles. The active contribution of the learner is key and all participants are expected to be ready and open to share their experience.

The activity involves didactic learning through online presentations by subject matter experts, virtual interactive and collaborative learning by group work. The learners will need to exchange ideas with other participants virtually and complete small tasks/assignments, then share the results of these tasks between each other and debate them collectively. Moreover, preparatory assignments will be given to prepare for the activity. The course will include both pre-course and post course activities to prologue the learning process.

The total duration of the course is 9 days (1 – 11 June 2021). Participants are expected to study around 1-1.5 hour per day during this period in order to be able to complete the activity. While there is a flexibility and learners can progress at their own pace, they shall be available for completing the course tasks and follow the course continuously, on a daily basis.

The course will be held entirely in English, therefore it is essential that nominated officials possess appropriate language skills (at least B2 level). The entire activity will be carried out online on CEPOL’s Law Enforcement Education Platform (LEEd), hence the physical presence of participants will not be required.

Nomination:

In case you are interested to attend, please contact your local CEPOL National Unit / CEPOL National Contact Point as soon as possible. Deadline for nominations by CEPOL National Units: 20 May 2021.

Selected participants have to be registered to CEPOL's online Law Enforcement Education platform LEEd where the online activity will take the place.