Currently, there are seven training courses accessible via the e-learning platform that have been formally accredited by ASCAP (Agency of Quality Assurance in Pre-University Education) with one professional credit each. The training modules are offered free of charge by the project, and each school staff member who successfully completes the module receives one professional credit recognized by ASCAP. Between March and August 2022, 439 users (teachers and school staff) were trained online. Among them, 20% of users have been trained by earning one professional credit recognized by ASCAP. (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin Parauniversitar) me nga një kredit profesional për secilin kurs. Modulet e trajnimit ofrohen pa pagesë nga projekti dhe çdo anëtar i stafit të shkollës që përfundon me sukses modulin merr një kredit profesional të njohur nga ASCAP. Në periudhën Mars-Gusht 2022, 439 përdorues (mësues dhe personel i shkollës) janë trajnuar online. Midis tyre, 20% e përdoruesve janë trajnuar duke fituar një kredit profesional të njohur nga ASCAP.
The official approval by the Ministry of Education and Sport (MoES) of the training modules for teachers allowed the project to expand access to knowledge not only to selected schools for intervention but to all teachers at the national level via e-learning.
The level of knowledge on effective control and prevention of NCDs increased by about 16% among the teachers, 20% among the health promotion specialists, 31% among municipality specialists, and 27% among local CSO representatives trained.
Overall, 769 people were trained through onsite Training of Trainers (TOTs) and/or the e-learning platform. In close collaboration with the respective Pre-University Educational Local Offices, 15 ToTs were conducted onsite for teachers in Durrës, Berat and Lezhë. The ToT method is currently being followed by a cascade training approach to empower and increase the number of teachers and other beneficiaries.
In addition, the e-learning platform will be used to develop and deliver online training courses for health promotion specialists.
