Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs)
Stepping Stones
to participation in the Erasmus+ programme
What are TCAs within the Erasmus+ Programme?
Why to participate in TCAs?
What do you gain?
Who is behind TCAs?
What are Erasmus+ Priorities?
How to join a TCA?
What is a TCA?
TCAs within the Erasmus+
What are TCAs within the Erasmus+ programme?
TCA
Erasmus+ actions
European Union’s flagship programme for Education & Training, Youth, and Sport
for Education & Training (E&T)
forYouth
forSport
Resources
How can Erasmus+ support you?
Cross-sector TCAs
Erasmus+ resources and supporting tools
Supporting tools and materials at beneficiaries’ disposal
Erasmus + Programme Guide
Mobility Tool
EPALE
Erasmus+ Project Result Platform
Erasmus+ Resources and Tools
Additional resources
HE Innovate
Find your National Agency
ESEP & eTwinning
Impact Tool
Europass & Youthpass
SELFIE
Overview of main tools
The European Commission offers a comprehensive range of tools and materials to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and potential applicants. These resources are accessible via the Erasmus+ Resources and Tools. Below is an overview of the main tools offered by the European Commission, their contribution to Erasmus+ and how they relate to TCAs.
Overview of main tools
The European Commission offers a comprehensive range of tools and materials to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and potential applicants. These resources are accessible via the Erasmus+ Resources and Tools. Below is an overview of the main tools offered by the European Commission, their contribution to Erasmus+ and how they contrast with TCAs.
What are ERASMUS+ Priorities?
Most TCAs are linked to at least one of the PRIORITIES of the Programme:
Participation in democratic life
Environmental sustainability and climate change
Digital transformation
Inclusion & Diversity
Unlock the Power of Priorities
Priorities intersect
Erasmus+ Priorities
Who is behind TCAs?
Behind every opportunity there is a network of organisations:
National Agencies (NAs)
SALTO Resource Centres
European Commission
- defines the policy framework and priorities.
- four resource centres support the priorities;
- one resource centre manages the TCA Platform.
- promote opportunities, select participants, ensure quality.
Your National Agency is your first go-to resource centre!
Learn more about SALTO resource centres.
Support channels
SALTO Resource Centres
SALTO resource centres support the priorities and the TCA platform:
SALTO Green Transformation & Sustainable Environment
SALTO Inclusion&Diversity Education&Training
SALTO Participation& Information
SALTO Digital
SALTO TCA Education&Training
SALTO E&T TCA Resource Centre
Why does this matter to you as a TCA Participant?
At first sight, the SALTO E&T TCA Resource Centre may seem like just a technical page where you submit your TCA application and complete your evaluation form. However, its role is much more important:
Improving the Erasmus+ programme The Commission uses these results to see how TCAs help beneficiaries like you:
- start new projects;
- improve ongoing projects;
- find stronger partnerships, and
- align with key European priorities (digital, inclusion, green, participation).
One single space for all Education&Training TCAs Every E&T Training and Cooperation Activity (TCA) in Erasmus+ is published and managed here. This means you can always find up-to-date opportunities in one place, without having to search across different National Agencies.
Measuring the impact of TCAs When you complete your application, your evaluation, and follow-up in the SALTO Platform, your input becomes part of the bigger picture. It helps National Agencies and the European Commission understand what TCAs achieve across Europe. Without your input, the true impact of TCAs on Erasmus+ cannot be measured.
Check out the latest events
What is a TCA?
Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs) are international training and networking events within the Erasmus+ programme.
Typical formats include:
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Partner-finding activities
- Conferences
- Study visits
A TCA may look like a small event, but each one is a drop that is meant to create waves across the Erasmus+ programme.
Who can join?
Who can join a TCA?
Experienced TCA Participants (multiple projects, expert/mentor role) can take part in:- Conferences/ transnational forums
- Advanced thematic seminars
- Toolfair-inspired events
First-time TCA Applicants with experience in Erasmus+ (planning a project) can take part in: • Partnership-building activities • Training courses on project development • Thematic seminars with practical orientation • Thematic seminars (advanced, focused on quality improvement) • Study visits (SV) for peer learning • Training courses on project management
Newcomers with no project experience yet, can take part in: - Contact-making seminars
- Introductory thematic seminars
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Experienced TCA Participants
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
First-time TCA Applicants with experience in Erasmus+
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Newcomers to Erasmus+ and TCAs
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Learn more:
Learn more:
Learn more:
What do you gain?
Connecting with priorities
A learning opportunity for all
From experience to impact
Quality support for projects
How to join a TCA?
Continue on the SALTO Platform
Provide feedback via the SALTO Platform
Start with your National Agency
Register on the SALTO Platform
Apply for the TCA
Participate in the TCA
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All E&T TCAs are listed and managed on the SALTO E&T Platform.
Follow these steps to create an account:
After you have been selected, you need to confirm your place and follow the TCA organiser's guidelines.
Fill in the application form on the SALTO E&T Platform.
Every application begins at national level.
Provide feedback through evaluation and follow-up forms.
Why is SALTO E&T important:
Why should you apply:
Why is SALTO E&T important?
Find what you need in one place!
Apply and reflect on the event!
Register to not miss out!
Connect with the community!
On the SALTO E&T Platform, you submit your application and fill in the feedback surveys after the event.
On the SALTO E&T Platform, you can find all current education and training events in one place. The platform ensures transparency and quality with up-to-date information and simple, filterable search.
If you are a registered user, you can receive notifications about the latest news.
Through SALTO E&T, you can be part of Europe's education and training network.
Why is it important to register on SALTO E&T?
How does your feedback make a difference?
Check out the latest events!
How to create an account?
Watch the video for a step-by-step guide on how to register for SALTO E&T Platform
Why to participate in TCAs?
Access to a European professional community New partnerships and project opportunities Inspiration and practical knowledge
A direct contribution to the Erasmus+ programme’s future
Tools and materials for beneficiaries
Read more
Why are TCAs unique?
In this video, TCA participants explain why they would recommend taking part in a TCA.
In this video, TCA participants explain what they have gained through participation in a TCA.
Watch participants' testimonials
Why to participate in TCAs?
Access to a European professional community New partnerships and project opportunities Inspiration and practical knowledge
A direct contribution to the Erasmus+ programme’s future
Tools and materials for beneficiaries
Read more
Why are TCAs unique?
In this video, TCA Participants explain why they would recommend taking part in a TCA.
In this video, TCA Participants explain what they have gained through participation in a TCA.
Watch participants' testimonials
Why are TCAs unique?
TCAs are tools designed to directly engage stakeholders in dialogue, exchange, and innovation.
TCAs are a strategic lever for policy localisation.
TCAs complement EC tools by turning information into collaboration, and compliance into quality enhancement.
TCAs are supportive of community building, not just project building.
A TCA is never just a single event. By taking part, you are joining a wider movement: every participation makes Erasmus+ stronger, more inclusive, and more impactful across Europe.
Will you join one of the next TCA events?
Check out our latest events:
See you at the next TCA?
We look forward to welcoming you to one of our upcoming TCA events:
Discover current TCA EVENTS available for you on the SALTO Platform:
We look forward to seeing you at TCAs!
TCA Officers are looking forward to seeing you at the next TCA event!
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Discover current TCA EVENTS available for you on the SALTO Platform:
Overview of main tools
1. Programme Guide
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
The comprehensive manual for understanding Erasmus+ rules, actions, eligibility, priorities, and application procedures.
It is a static reference, not interactive or peer-driven like TCAs.
It ensures consistency and transparency by outlining what’s expected from applicants and beneficiaries.
Overview of main tools
2. Application forms & eForms
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
TCAs can definitely facilitate preparation, but do not replace the application process.
Online digital forms used to apply for Erasmus+ funding.
Provide structure, mandatory fields, and clear submission processes for every funding action.
Overview of main tools
3. Model grant agreements
How it relates to TCAs
How it supports
What it is
They focus on compliance, whilst TCAs focus on capacity building and strategic development.
Standard legal templates for Erasmus+ contracts.
Help beneficiaries understand legal and financial obligations in advance.
Overview of main tools
4. Reference documents
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
They inform policy, but do not operationalise it. TCAs are able to translate policy into action through networking and training.
EU policy papers, legal texts, and strategic frameworks.
Offer the policy context to align projects with EU priorities.
Overview of main tools
5. Online platforms
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
They are post-factum and one-directional, whilst TCAs offer live, peer-driven experience exchange.
Databases showcasing funded projects and outcomes.
Inspire applicants and allow for knowledge reuse and visibility.
Erasmus+ Project Results Platform
Overview of main tools
6. Mobility tools+ and beneficiary modules
How it relates to TCAs
How it supports
What it is
Tools for project management, participant reporting, and budget tracking.
They are operational tools, whilst TCAs are professional development and community-building spaces.
Ensure good project governance and fulfilment of reporting duties.
Newcomers to Erasmus+ and TCAs discover Erasmus+ opportunities, gain first insights into the programme, get inspired by good practices, start building a network and explore partnership opportunities.
First-time TCA Applicants with experience in Erasmus+ find partners, shape and design a first project proposal, understand Erasmus+ rules, and connect learning to programme priorities. They strengthen ongoing projects, improve quality, learn how to embed horizontal priorities, exchange practice with peers.
Erasmus+ Project Results Platform
This platform offers access to a vast repository of information and outcomes from Erasmus+ funded projects. Users can search for projects by keywords, country, topic, and more, providing inspiration and insights into best practices. Highlighted "good practice" projects serve as models for quality and impact.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The ongoing digital transformation continuously impacts our societies and economies. It creates new ways to learn, train, work and actively participate in society, entertain, and communicate. Digital skills and competences are the cornerstone of social inclusion, active citizenship, employability, productivity, security and growth. The programmes contribute to more inclusive and cohesive, greener, and digitally fit societies. Europe’s innovation capacity, developing digital skills and competences and skills in forward-looking fields, such as combating climate change, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data analysis, is essential for Europe’s future sustainable growth and cohesion.
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ESEP
ESEP serves as a hub for stakeholders in school education, from early childhood to secondary levels. It hosts eTwinning, a secure community for teachers and school staff to collaborate on projects, engage in professional development, and share resources.
ESEP & eTwinning
ESEP serves as a hub for stakeholders in school education, from early childhood to secondary levels. It hosts eTwinning, a secure community for teachers and school staff to collaborate on projects, engage in professional development, and share resources.
IMPACT TOOL
Developed by the Dutch National Agency, the Impact Tool aids in designing projects with a focus on desired changes and impact. It encourages reflection on objectives, interventions, and monitoring, enhancing the strategic planning of projects.
Europass and Youthpass
These tools support the recognition and validation of skills and qualifications acquired through Erasmus+ activities. Europass provides a standardised framework for documenting skills, while Youthpass focuses on non-formal learning outcomes in youth projects.
Youthpass
Europass
Cross-sector TCAs
If the event is organised by an Education & Training National Agency for representatives of the VET, school, adult, or higher education sectors: ⟶ Apply through the SALTO E&T Platform at salto-et.net If the event is organised by the National Agency responsible for Youth (for youth workers, trainers, and professionals working with young people):
→ Apply via the SALTO Youth Platform at salto-youth.net
SELFIE
Self-reflection on Effective Learning by Fostering the use of Innovative Educational Technologies
SELFIE is a free tool that helps schools assess their use of digital technologies for teaching and learning. It gathers anonymous feedback from students, teachers, and school leaders to generate a report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. Variants like SELFIE for Teachers and SELFIE for Work-Based Learning cater to specific needs.
RESOURCES
Erasmus+ applicants and beneficiaries have access to a comprehensive suite of tools and platforms designed to enhance project quality, implementation effectiveness, and professional development. These resources, provided by the European Commission and E+ National Agencies, support various aspects of project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Your National Agency
The EU works with National Agencies to bring the Erasmus+ programme as close as possible to the participants.The National Agencies are based in EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme (previously called Programme Countries) and their role involves - providing information on Erasmus+
- selecting projects to be funded
- monitoring and evaluating Erasmus+
- supporting applicants and participants
- working with other National Agencies and the EU
- promoting Erasmus+
- sharing success stories and best practices
Find your national agency:
TCA participants receive a welcome pack with specific information about the TCA and recommended steps and tools, samples and templates.
TCA participants are kindly expected to provide feedback following the activity. At a minimum, this includes completing the evaluation and follow-up forms available on the SALTO Platform. Therefore, it is essential that all participants register on the SALTO Platform to ensure smooth communication and contribution to the improvement of the Eramsus+ programme’s.
EPALE
Electronic Platform for Adult Education and Training in Europe
EPALE is a multilingual platform for adult learning professionals, offering news, partner search tools, course catalogs, communities of practice, and collaborative spaces. It supports project development and dissemination, particularly for Erasmus+ Key Actions 1 and 2.
SALTO Participation & Information Resource Centre
The overall purpose of SALTO Participation & Information Resource Centre (SALTO PI) is to develop strategic and innovative action to encourage – in accordance with the goals of the EU Youth Strategy and the Erasmus+ Programme – participation in democratic life.
The goals of SALTO PI are:
- fostering the involvement of young people in democratic decision-making, civic and social life through volunteering or taking up a role in youth organisations;
- developing expertise on evolving trends in democratic participation, including through digital means;
- developing expertise on young people’s skills that enhance and underpin their effective participation, including media literacy, sense of initiative and communication;
- providing guidance to and support for all National Agencies (NAs) on state-of-the-art strategies for reaching out to a higher number of people, increasing the quality and impact of information activities as well as their inclusiveness and the sustainability and transferability of project results.
HE Innovate
HEInnovate assists higher education institutions in evaluating and enhancing their entrepreneurial and innovative capacities. It covers dimensions such as leadership, digital transformation, and internationalisation, providing self-assessment tools and case studies.
SALTO Green Transformation and Sustainable Environment
The SALTO Green Resource Center on ecological transition covers all sectors of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programmes. It contributes to meeting the challenges posed by climate change, in line with the Green Pact for Europe.
The European Commission has set up the new SALTO European Resource Center for Green within the French Erasmus+ Education & Training Agency, operating within the framework of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. SALTO Green was launched on March 1, 2023 and is based in Bordeaux in the French Education & Training Agency. The mission of the SALTO Green Resource Center is to support guidance and training for National Agencies and to promote the implementation of the green priority in the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes.
Experienced TCA Participants share their expertise, mentor or inspire peers, contribute to networks, promote results and sustainability, influence practice and policy.
SALTO YOUTH
SALTO-YOUTH stands for Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities for Youth. It works within the Erasmus+ Youth and the European Solidarity Corps programmes. SALTO-YOUTH is a network of seven resource centres working on European priority areas within the Youth field. As part of the European Commission's Training Strategy, SALTO-YOUTH provides non-formal learning resources for youth workers and youth leaders, and organises training and contact-making activities to support organisations and National Agencies (NAs) within the frame of the European Commission's Erasmus+ Youth programme, the European Solidarity Corps, and beyond.
SALTO YOUTH
Support channels
National Agency information days, newsletters, self-paced courses and events.
National Agency's websites and resources.
SALTO Education&Training Platform
SALTO Youth Training Calendar
Erasmus+ resources and tools
Why should you apply?
International workshops, seminars, conferences
New partners and professional relationships
Inspiration, good practices, new project ideas
Direct contribution to the goals of Erasmus+
Sport sector
Temporary guidance
As there is currently no unified position at European level and no dedicated TCA platform for the sport sector, interested organisations and individuals are advised to also consult the SALTO Education & Training and SALTO Youth platforms when searching for sport-related TCAs.
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
The Erasmus+ programme aims to ensure that all diverse individuals can benefit from its opportunities. To achieve this, the programme offers mechanisms and resources to help people overcome obstacles they might face to participate in the activities. These obstacles can be disabilities or health issues, social or cultural challenges, economic or geographical barriers, educational disadvantages, discrimination, or any other barrier.
European projects should be inclusive, accessible, and embrace diversity in all its forms. They should reach out to different people and recognise the diverse backgrounds of participants as a valuable learning opportunity. It is important to foster an equitable and respectful environment in all projects. TCAs and LTAs are powerful tools to strengthen inclusion in Erasmus+.
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Registered?
Not registered?
Registered users can apply for events if their NA has booked places for that given TCA.
Unregistered users cannot apply for any of the published events.
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SALTO Digital
SALTO Digital Resource Centre is a knowledge hub between policy and practice. The Centre is focused on digitalisation in education and training and youth in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes and the promotion of the EU strategies related to the theme, such as the Digital Education Action Plan 2021–2027.
SALTO Digital is hosted by the Finnish National Agency for Education 2025. The focus areas of SALTO Digital include digital skills of young people and adults, digital pedagogy in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital competence of teachers and personnel, digital and virtual cooperation, and virtual exchanges in EU programmes. In addition, the focus includes the influence of new technologies on education, working life, and the wider society, as well as the promotion of programming skills (computational thinking), AI skills and the STEM/STEAM subjects with the help of EU programmes. SALTO Digital also has a strong emphasis on twin transition and fostering a citizen participation in governance processes related to digitalisation.
Your responsibility as a participant
Using the SALTO Platform
By using the SALTO Platform correctly and fully, you are contributing to the improvement of Erasmus+ for future beneficiaries.
Submitting feedback
Completing your feedback is not just paperwork: it is how your experience shapes the programme itself. The very existence of TCAs as learning opportunities depends on your feedback: if the European Commission is to maintain TCAs in the next programme cycle as a key quality-enhancement instrument, it must be possible to demonstrate their concrete impact on individual participants in relation to the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme.
ESEP
ESEP serves as a hub for stakeholders in school education, from early childhood to secondary levels. It hosts eTwinning, a secure community for teachers and school staff to collaborate on projects, engage in professional development, and share resources.
Start from your own National Agency!
The application process always starts at the National Agency.
Find your National Agency:
PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRATIC LIFE, COMMON VALUES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Participation in democratic processes is essential for the growth and development of societies in Europe and beyond. This includes developing the necessary competencies and finding diverse ways to hear and address people’s needs. The EU programmes serve as a tool to overcome barriers and facilitate active engagement and participation. European projects should help everyone who is engaged to exercise their right to participate in decision-making and to develop the competencies needed for active citizenship. Projects should use participatory practices that motivate people to be actively involved and be planned together with different people.
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Erasmus+ Programme Guide
Erasmus+ Programme Guide offers detailed information on priorities, actions, and funding rules.
Priorities intersect
While these are four distinct priorities, they often very much intersect. For instance, ensuring that underrepresented people can participate in decision-making is an important act of inclusion. Similarly, smart use of digital tools can enhance projects by making them more environmentally sustainable, inclusive and participatory. It’s important to recognise these connections between priorities and leverage them. Addressing multiple priorities in the same initiative can create more comprehensive and impactful projects.
SALTO Inclusion&Diversity in E&T
SALTO Resource Centre for Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training supports organisations across Europe in implementation of Erasmus+ projects that focus on inclusion and diversity.
SALTO ID ET was established in 2022. It is hosted by the Croatian Agency for mobility and EU programmes. It supports and promotes inclusion and diversity in Erasmus+ so that everyone is provided with the opportunity to participate and benefit from Erasmus+, regardless of their background or circumstances. The mission of SALTO ID ET is to make the Erasmus+ programme more inclusive and diverse and help build an inclusive society that celebrates diversity.
Erasmus+ Resources and Tools
The European Commission offers a comprehensive range of tools and materials to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and potential applicants. These resources are accessible via the Erasmus+ Resources and Tools.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE
Environment and climate degradations affect everyone. It is vital for people to understand these crises and to increase their know-how and their will to act for a more environmentally sustainable future. Promoting learning and actions for the green transition, both formal and informal, is a priority in the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes. European project activities should be environmentally friendly. They should promote sustainable responsible behaviour among the participants and the participating organisations.
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Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for Education & Training, Youth, and Sport. It brings together opportunities for learners, educators, trainers, organisations, and policy makers.
MOBILITY TOOL
Mobility Tool+ is essential for managing Erasmus+ projects, allowing beneficiaries to encode activities, manage budgets, and submit reports. It facilitates monitoring and evaluation throughout the project lifecycle.
TCAs
Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs) are strategic instruments that National Agencies can use to both improve the quality of Erasmus+ projects and reinforce key European policy goals at the national level. TCAs in Education & Training and in Youth are hosted on two separate websites: E&T and Youth.
Experienced TCA participants share their expertise, mentor or inspire peers, contribute to networks, promote results and sustainability, influence practice and policy.
SALTO EDUCATION & TRAINING
SALTO stands for Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities. SALTO Education & Training (SALTO E&T) Resource Centre serves as an overall supporting body to the National Agencies (NAs) to improve their Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs). SALTO E&T provides online and offline platforms and tools for promoting consultations, planning, effective realisation and evaluation of training and cooperation activities; designs trainings for increasing the capacities of NA staff regarding TCAs and makes the results of TCAs accessible for the public.
SALTO EDuCATION & TRAINING
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Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs)
Stepping Stones
to participation in the Erasmus+ programme
What are TCAs within the Erasmus+ Programme?
Why to participate in TCAs?
What do you gain?
Who is behind TCAs?
What are Erasmus+ Priorities?
How to join a TCA?
What is a TCA?
TCAs within the Erasmus+
What are TCAs within the Erasmus+ programme?
TCA
Erasmus+ actions
European Union’s flagship programme for Education & Training, Youth, and Sport
for Education & Training (E&T)
forYouth
forSport
Resources
How can Erasmus+ support you?
Cross-sector TCAs
Erasmus+ resources and supporting tools
Supporting tools and materials at beneficiaries’ disposal
Erasmus + Programme Guide
Mobility Tool
EPALE
Erasmus+ Project Result Platform
Erasmus+ Resources and Tools
Additional resources
HE Innovate
Find your National Agency
ESEP & eTwinning
Impact Tool
Europass & Youthpass
SELFIE
Overview of main tools
The European Commission offers a comprehensive range of tools and materials to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and potential applicants. These resources are accessible via the Erasmus+ Resources and Tools. Below is an overview of the main tools offered by the European Commission, their contribution to Erasmus+ and how they relate to TCAs.
Overview of main tools
The European Commission offers a comprehensive range of tools and materials to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and potential applicants. These resources are accessible via the Erasmus+ Resources and Tools. Below is an overview of the main tools offered by the European Commission, their contribution to Erasmus+ and how they contrast with TCAs.
What are ERASMUS+ Priorities?
Most TCAs are linked to at least one of the PRIORITIES of the Programme:
Participation in democratic life
Environmental sustainability and climate change
Digital transformation
Inclusion & Diversity
Unlock the Power of Priorities
Priorities intersect
Erasmus+ Priorities
Who is behind TCAs?
Behind every opportunity there is a network of organisations:
National Agencies (NAs)
SALTO Resource Centres
European Commission
Your National Agency is your first go-to resource centre!
Learn more about SALTO resource centres.
Support channels
SALTO Resource Centres
SALTO resource centres support the priorities and the TCA platform:
SALTO Green Transformation & Sustainable Environment
SALTO Inclusion&Diversity Education&Training
SALTO Participation& Information
SALTO Digital
SALTO TCA Education&Training
SALTO E&T TCA Resource Centre
Why does this matter to you as a TCA Participant?
At first sight, the SALTO E&T TCA Resource Centre may seem like just a technical page where you submit your TCA application and complete your evaluation form. However, its role is much more important:
Improving the Erasmus+ programme The Commission uses these results to see how TCAs help beneficiaries like you: - start new projects; - improve ongoing projects; - find stronger partnerships, and - align with key European priorities (digital, inclusion, green, participation).
One single space for all Education&Training TCAs Every E&T Training and Cooperation Activity (TCA) in Erasmus+ is published and managed here. This means you can always find up-to-date opportunities in one place, without having to search across different National Agencies.
Measuring the impact of TCAs When you complete your application, your evaluation, and follow-up in the SALTO Platform, your input becomes part of the bigger picture. It helps National Agencies and the European Commission understand what TCAs achieve across Europe. Without your input, the true impact of TCAs on Erasmus+ cannot be measured.
Check out the latest events
What is a TCA?
Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs) are international training and networking events within the Erasmus+ programme.
Typical formats include:
A TCA may look like a small event, but each one is a drop that is meant to create waves across the Erasmus+ programme.
Who can join?
Who can join a TCA?
Experienced TCA Participants (multiple projects, expert/mentor role) can take part in:- Conferences/ transnational forums
- Advanced thematic seminars
- Toolfair-inspired events
First-time TCA Applicants with experience in Erasmus+ (planning a project) can take part in: • Partnership-building activities • Training courses on project development • Thematic seminars with practical orientation • Thematic seminars (advanced, focused on quality improvement) • Study visits (SV) for peer learning • Training courses on project management
Newcomers with no project experience yet, can take part in:- Contact-making seminars
- Introductory thematic seminars
- Study visits (SV)
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Experienced TCA Participants
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
First-time TCA Applicants with experience in Erasmus+
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Newcomers to Erasmus+ and TCAs
Title
Title
Write a brief description here
Title
Write a brief description here
Write a brief description here
Learn more:
Learn more:
Learn more:
What do you gain?
Connecting with priorities
A learning opportunity for all
From experience to impact
Quality support for projects
How to join a TCA?
Continue on the SALTO Platform
Provide feedback via the SALTO Platform
Start with your National Agency
Register on the SALTO Platform
Apply for the TCA
Participate in the TCA
salto-et.net
All E&T TCAs are listed and managed on the SALTO E&T Platform.
Follow these steps to create an account:
After you have been selected, you need to confirm your place and follow the TCA organiser's guidelines.
Fill in the application form on the SALTO E&T Platform.
Every application begins at national level.
Provide feedback through evaluation and follow-up forms.
Why is SALTO E&T important:
Why should you apply:
Why is SALTO E&T important?
Find what you need in one place!
Apply and reflect on the event!
Register to not miss out!
Connect with the community!
On the SALTO E&T Platform, you submit your application and fill in the feedback surveys after the event.
On the SALTO E&T Platform, you can find all current education and training events in one place. The platform ensures transparency and quality with up-to-date information and simple, filterable search.
If you are a registered user, you can receive notifications about the latest news.
Through SALTO E&T, you can be part of Europe's education and training network.
Why is it important to register on SALTO E&T?
How does your feedback make a difference?
Check out the latest events!
How to create an account?
Watch the video for a step-by-step guide on how to register for SALTO E&T Platform
Why to participate in TCAs?
Access to a European professional community New partnerships and project opportunities Inspiration and practical knowledge A direct contribution to the Erasmus+ programme’s future Tools and materials for beneficiaries
Read more
Why are TCAs unique?
In this video, TCA participants explain why they would recommend taking part in a TCA.
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Why to participate in TCAs?
Access to a European professional community New partnerships and project opportunities Inspiration and practical knowledge A direct contribution to the Erasmus+ programme’s future Tools and materials for beneficiaries
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Why are TCAs unique?
In this video, TCA Participants explain why they would recommend taking part in a TCA.
In this video, TCA Participants explain what they have gained through participation in a TCA.
Watch participants' testimonials
Why are TCAs unique?
TCAs are tools designed to directly engage stakeholders in dialogue, exchange, and innovation.
TCAs are a strategic lever for policy localisation.
TCAs complement EC tools by turning information into collaboration, and compliance into quality enhancement.
TCAs are supportive of community building, not just project building.
A TCA is never just a single event. By taking part, you are joining a wider movement: every participation makes Erasmus+ stronger, more inclusive, and more impactful across Europe.
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Overview of main tools
1. Programme Guide
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
The comprehensive manual for understanding Erasmus+ rules, actions, eligibility, priorities, and application procedures.
It is a static reference, not interactive or peer-driven like TCAs.
It ensures consistency and transparency by outlining what’s expected from applicants and beneficiaries.
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2. Application forms & eForms
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
TCAs can definitely facilitate preparation, but do not replace the application process.
Online digital forms used to apply for Erasmus+ funding.
Provide structure, mandatory fields, and clear submission processes for every funding action.
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3. Model grant agreements
How it relates to TCAs
How it supports
What it is
They focus on compliance, whilst TCAs focus on capacity building and strategic development.
Standard legal templates for Erasmus+ contracts.
Help beneficiaries understand legal and financial obligations in advance.
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4. Reference documents
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
They inform policy, but do not operationalise it. TCAs are able to translate policy into action through networking and training.
EU policy papers, legal texts, and strategic frameworks.
Offer the policy context to align projects with EU priorities.
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5. Online platforms
How it relates to TCAs
What it is
How it supports
They are post-factum and one-directional, whilst TCAs offer live, peer-driven experience exchange.
Databases showcasing funded projects and outcomes.
Inspire applicants and allow for knowledge reuse and visibility.
Erasmus+ Project Results Platform
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6. Mobility tools+ and beneficiary modules
How it relates to TCAs
How it supports
What it is
Tools for project management, participant reporting, and budget tracking.
They are operational tools, whilst TCAs are professional development and community-building spaces.
Ensure good project governance and fulfilment of reporting duties.
Newcomers to Erasmus+ and TCAs discover Erasmus+ opportunities, gain first insights into the programme, get inspired by good practices, start building a network and explore partnership opportunities.
First-time TCA Applicants with experience in Erasmus+ find partners, shape and design a first project proposal, understand Erasmus+ rules, and connect learning to programme priorities. They strengthen ongoing projects, improve quality, learn how to embed horizontal priorities, exchange practice with peers.
Erasmus+ Project Results Platform
This platform offers access to a vast repository of information and outcomes from Erasmus+ funded projects. Users can search for projects by keywords, country, topic, and more, providing inspiration and insights into best practices. Highlighted "good practice" projects serve as models for quality and impact.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
The ongoing digital transformation continuously impacts our societies and economies. It creates new ways to learn, train, work and actively participate in society, entertain, and communicate. Digital skills and competences are the cornerstone of social inclusion, active citizenship, employability, productivity, security and growth. The programmes contribute to more inclusive and cohesive, greener, and digitally fit societies. Europe’s innovation capacity, developing digital skills and competences and skills in forward-looking fields, such as combating climate change, clean energy, artificial intelligence, robotics, and big data analysis, is essential for Europe’s future sustainable growth and cohesion.
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ESEP
ESEP serves as a hub for stakeholders in school education, from early childhood to secondary levels. It hosts eTwinning, a secure community for teachers and school staff to collaborate on projects, engage in professional development, and share resources.
ESEP & eTwinning
ESEP serves as a hub for stakeholders in school education, from early childhood to secondary levels. It hosts eTwinning, a secure community for teachers and school staff to collaborate on projects, engage in professional development, and share resources.
IMPACT TOOL
Developed by the Dutch National Agency, the Impact Tool aids in designing projects with a focus on desired changes and impact. It encourages reflection on objectives, interventions, and monitoring, enhancing the strategic planning of projects.
Europass and Youthpass
These tools support the recognition and validation of skills and qualifications acquired through Erasmus+ activities. Europass provides a standardised framework for documenting skills, while Youthpass focuses on non-formal learning outcomes in youth projects.
Youthpass
Europass
Cross-sector TCAs
If the event is organised by an Education & Training National Agency for representatives of the VET, school, adult, or higher education sectors: ⟶ Apply through the SALTO E&T Platform at salto-et.net If the event is organised by the National Agency responsible for Youth (for youth workers, trainers, and professionals working with young people): → Apply via the SALTO Youth Platform at salto-youth.net
SELFIE
Self-reflection on Effective Learning by Fostering the use of Innovative Educational Technologies
SELFIE is a free tool that helps schools assess their use of digital technologies for teaching and learning. It gathers anonymous feedback from students, teachers, and school leaders to generate a report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. Variants like SELFIE for Teachers and SELFIE for Work-Based Learning cater to specific needs.
RESOURCES
Erasmus+ applicants and beneficiaries have access to a comprehensive suite of tools and platforms designed to enhance project quality, implementation effectiveness, and professional development. These resources, provided by the European Commission and E+ National Agencies, support various aspects of project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Your National Agency
The EU works with National Agencies to bring the Erasmus+ programme as close as possible to the participants.The National Agencies are based in EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme (previously called Programme Countries) and their role involves- providing information on Erasmus+
- selecting projects to be funded
- monitoring and evaluating Erasmus+
- supporting applicants and participants
- working with other National Agencies and the EU
- promoting Erasmus+
- sharing success stories and best practices
Find your national agency:
TCA participants receive a welcome pack with specific information about the TCA and recommended steps and tools, samples and templates.
TCA participants are kindly expected to provide feedback following the activity. At a minimum, this includes completing the evaluation and follow-up forms available on the SALTO Platform. Therefore, it is essential that all participants register on the SALTO Platform to ensure smooth communication and contribution to the improvement of the Eramsus+ programme’s.
EPALE
Electronic Platform for Adult Education and Training in Europe
EPALE is a multilingual platform for adult learning professionals, offering news, partner search tools, course catalogs, communities of practice, and collaborative spaces. It supports project development and dissemination, particularly for Erasmus+ Key Actions 1 and 2.
SALTO Participation & Information Resource Centre
The overall purpose of SALTO Participation & Information Resource Centre (SALTO PI) is to develop strategic and innovative action to encourage – in accordance with the goals of the EU Youth Strategy and the Erasmus+ Programme – participation in democratic life.
The goals of SALTO PI are:
HE Innovate
HEInnovate assists higher education institutions in evaluating and enhancing their entrepreneurial and innovative capacities. It covers dimensions such as leadership, digital transformation, and internationalisation, providing self-assessment tools and case studies.
SALTO Green Transformation and Sustainable Environment
The SALTO Green Resource Center on ecological transition covers all sectors of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programmes. It contributes to meeting the challenges posed by climate change, in line with the Green Pact for Europe.
The European Commission has set up the new SALTO European Resource Center for Green within the French Erasmus+ Education & Training Agency, operating within the framework of the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes. SALTO Green was launched on March 1, 2023 and is based in Bordeaux in the French Education & Training Agency. The mission of the SALTO Green Resource Center is to support guidance and training for National Agencies and to promote the implementation of the green priority in the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes.
Experienced TCA Participants share their expertise, mentor or inspire peers, contribute to networks, promote results and sustainability, influence practice and policy.
SALTO YOUTH
SALTO-YOUTH stands for Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities for Youth. It works within the Erasmus+ Youth and the European Solidarity Corps programmes. SALTO-YOUTH is a network of seven resource centres working on European priority areas within the Youth field. As part of the European Commission's Training Strategy, SALTO-YOUTH provides non-formal learning resources for youth workers and youth leaders, and organises training and contact-making activities to support organisations and National Agencies (NAs) within the frame of the European Commission's Erasmus+ Youth programme, the European Solidarity Corps, and beyond.
SALTO YOUTH
Support channels
National Agency information days, newsletters, self-paced courses and events.
National Agency's websites and resources.
SALTO Education&Training Platform
SALTO Youth Training Calendar
Erasmus+ resources and tools
Why should you apply?
International workshops, seminars, conferences
New partners and professional relationships
Inspiration, good practices, new project ideas
Direct contribution to the goals of Erasmus+
Sport sector
Temporary guidance
As there is currently no unified position at European level and no dedicated TCA platform for the sport sector, interested organisations and individuals are advised to also consult the SALTO Education & Training and SALTO Youth platforms when searching for sport-related TCAs.
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
The Erasmus+ programme aims to ensure that all diverse individuals can benefit from its opportunities. To achieve this, the programme offers mechanisms and resources to help people overcome obstacles they might face to participate in the activities. These obstacles can be disabilities or health issues, social or cultural challenges, economic or geographical barriers, educational disadvantages, discrimination, or any other barrier. European projects should be inclusive, accessible, and embrace diversity in all its forms. They should reach out to different people and recognise the diverse backgrounds of participants as a valuable learning opportunity. It is important to foster an equitable and respectful environment in all projects. TCAs and LTAs are powerful tools to strengthen inclusion in Erasmus+.
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Registered?
Not registered?
Registered users can apply for events if their NA has booked places for that given TCA.
Unregistered users cannot apply for any of the published events.
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SALTO Digital
SALTO Digital Resource Centre is a knowledge hub between policy and practice. The Centre is focused on digitalisation in education and training and youth in Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps programmes and the promotion of the EU strategies related to the theme, such as the Digital Education Action Plan 2021–2027.
SALTO Digital is hosted by the Finnish National Agency for Education 2025. The focus areas of SALTO Digital include digital skills of young people and adults, digital pedagogy in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital competence of teachers and personnel, digital and virtual cooperation, and virtual exchanges in EU programmes. In addition, the focus includes the influence of new technologies on education, working life, and the wider society, as well as the promotion of programming skills (computational thinking), AI skills and the STEM/STEAM subjects with the help of EU programmes. SALTO Digital also has a strong emphasis on twin transition and fostering a citizen participation in governance processes related to digitalisation.
Your responsibility as a participant
Using the SALTO Platform
By using the SALTO Platform correctly and fully, you are contributing to the improvement of Erasmus+ for future beneficiaries.
Submitting feedback
Completing your feedback is not just paperwork: it is how your experience shapes the programme itself. The very existence of TCAs as learning opportunities depends on your feedback: if the European Commission is to maintain TCAs in the next programme cycle as a key quality-enhancement instrument, it must be possible to demonstrate their concrete impact on individual participants in relation to the objectives of the Erasmus+ programme.
ESEP
ESEP serves as a hub for stakeholders in school education, from early childhood to secondary levels. It hosts eTwinning, a secure community for teachers and school staff to collaborate on projects, engage in professional development, and share resources.
Start from your own National Agency! The application process always starts at the National Agency.
Find your National Agency:
PARTICIPATION IN DEMOCRATIC LIFE, COMMON VALUES AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Participation in democratic processes is essential for the growth and development of societies in Europe and beyond. This includes developing the necessary competencies and finding diverse ways to hear and address people’s needs. The EU programmes serve as a tool to overcome barriers and facilitate active engagement and participation. European projects should help everyone who is engaged to exercise their right to participate in decision-making and to develop the competencies needed for active citizenship. Projects should use participatory practices that motivate people to be actively involved and be planned together with different people.
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Erasmus+ Programme Guide
Erasmus+ Programme Guide offers detailed information on priorities, actions, and funding rules.
Priorities intersect
While these are four distinct priorities, they often very much intersect. For instance, ensuring that underrepresented people can participate in decision-making is an important act of inclusion. Similarly, smart use of digital tools can enhance projects by making them more environmentally sustainable, inclusive and participatory. It’s important to recognise these connections between priorities and leverage them. Addressing multiple priorities in the same initiative can create more comprehensive and impactful projects.
SALTO Inclusion&Diversity in E&T
SALTO Resource Centre for Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training supports organisations across Europe in implementation of Erasmus+ projects that focus on inclusion and diversity.
SALTO ID ET was established in 2022. It is hosted by the Croatian Agency for mobility and EU programmes. It supports and promotes inclusion and diversity in Erasmus+ so that everyone is provided with the opportunity to participate and benefit from Erasmus+, regardless of their background or circumstances. The mission of SALTO ID ET is to make the Erasmus+ programme more inclusive and diverse and help build an inclusive society that celebrates diversity.
Erasmus+ Resources and Tools
The European Commission offers a comprehensive range of tools and materials to support Erasmus+ beneficiaries and potential applicants. These resources are accessible via the Erasmus+ Resources and Tools.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE
Environment and climate degradations affect everyone. It is vital for people to understand these crises and to increase their know-how and their will to act for a more environmentally sustainable future. Promoting learning and actions for the green transition, both formal and informal, is a priority in the Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps programmes. European project activities should be environmentally friendly. They should promote sustainable responsible behaviour among the participants and the participating organisations.
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Erasmus+
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s flagship programme for Education & Training, Youth, and Sport. It brings together opportunities for learners, educators, trainers, organisations, and policy makers.
MOBILITY TOOL
Mobility Tool+ is essential for managing Erasmus+ projects, allowing beneficiaries to encode activities, manage budgets, and submit reports. It facilitates monitoring and evaluation throughout the project lifecycle.
TCAs
Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs) are strategic instruments that National Agencies can use to both improve the quality of Erasmus+ projects and reinforce key European policy goals at the national level. TCAs in Education & Training and in Youth are hosted on two separate websites: E&T and Youth.
Experienced TCA participants share their expertise, mentor or inspire peers, contribute to networks, promote results and sustainability, influence practice and policy.
SALTO EDUCATION & TRAINING
SALTO stands for Support, Advanced Learning and Training Opportunities. SALTO Education & Training (SALTO E&T) Resource Centre serves as an overall supporting body to the National Agencies (NAs) to improve their Training and Cooperation Activities (TCAs). SALTO E&T provides online and offline platforms and tools for promoting consultations, planning, effective realisation and evaluation of training and cooperation activities; designs trainings for increasing the capacities of NA staff regarding TCAs and makes the results of TCAs accessible for the public.
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