How do you develop a Life Long Learning (LLL) programme that really helps professionals move forward?
Do you have an idea for a short LLL programme but don't know how to go about it? Are you working on a research project about which you want to share your knowledge? Or do you want to generate third-flow income by offering parts of regular education to professionals?
The LLL Accelerator gives you the insights, tools and guidance to develop your idea for an LLL programme step by step into a concrete, market-oriented offer. You will learn how to sharply define a target audience, choose a format that works, and how to position and promote your programme. You will also work on a business plan and test your idea with the intended target audience. This way, you will turn an idea into a programme that meets the needs in the market and is ready to be launched.
The training in short
Dates: 30 September, 11 November and 9 December 2026.
Time: from 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
Commitment: approx. half a day per week in addition to the meetings.
Location: physically at VU Amsterdam.
Costs: participation in this pilot is free of charge.
For whom?
This track is for VU lecturers, researchers and other VU staff who want to translate their knowledge into a short programme for professionals. Whether you have an idea that is still in its concept phase, or whether you're thinking about how your research can have social impact: this programme will help you get started practically.
Admission
A minimum of two participants from each VU faculty will take part, each with their own idea or collaborating on one concept. Experience with LLL is not required, but we do expect you to be prepared to invest three months of your time (about half a day a week in addition to the meetings).
Why participate?
The LLL Accelerator offers you the opportunity to translate your knowledge and research into a concrete programme that makes a social impact and can generate third-party funding. You will collaborate with colleagues from other faculties and build a sustainable offer for professionals.
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