Certified modular training
Short training units (UFCD), generally lasting 25 or 50 hours, linked to the youth worker qualification. Details and delivery arrangements are confirmed in each course announcement.
APPJuventude Academy
Training connected to professional practice
Practical learning, professional development and qualification pathways for people working with young people.
A clear framework for formal certification
The certified modular training and Level 4 professional Recognition, Validation and Certification of Competences (RVCC) presented by APPJuventude take place under its cooperation agreement with the Centro Qualifica at Agrupamento de Escolas Martinho Árias, in Soure.
APPJuventude mobilises professionals, contributes specialist knowledge of the youth sector and supports learning pathways. The formal framework and certification are provided through the partner Centro Qualifica within Portugal’s National Qualifications System.
Read about the cooperation agreement (Portuguese)Learning pathways
Recognition of prior learning
Professional RVCC recognises competences developed through work and other life experiences. The pathway is individual and supported by the partner Centro Qualifica.
Training for teams
Tailored learning for municipal services, associations and organisations working with young people. Any formal certification is subject to the cooperation agreement.
Fifteen areas of learning
The following units are covered in APPJuventude’s published learning resources. Portuguese qualification names and codes are retained where needed for identification.
- UFCD 8968Youth worker: professional contexts and practice
- UFCD 8969Youth policy in Portugal
- UFCD 8970Youth policy worldwide and international relations
- UFCD 8971Development education and cooperation in the youth sector
- UFCD 8972Youth cultures: young people today
- UFCD 8973Prevention and intervention in the youth sector
- UFCD 8974Youth information: national and international contexts and practice
- UFCD 8975Opportunities for young people
- UFCD 8976Youth associations and citizenship
- UFCD 8977Youth volunteering
- UFCD 8978Methods and tools for participation and action with young people
- UFCD 8979Non-formal education: methods and techniques
- UFCD 8980Youth work methodology through sport
- UFCD 8981Managing youth associations
- UFCD 8982Holiday camp activities and coordination
Self-assessment resources
The 15 online quizzes are learning resources in Portuguese. Each has 10 multiple-choice questions, immediate feedback and explanations. They do not award certification, replace a training unit or form part of an RVCC assessment.
Browse the training resources and quizzes (Portuguese)Learning that can be used on the ground
Learn
Clear content connected to the relevant training framework.
Apply
Examples, practical cases and tools adapted to youth work.
Consolidate
Non-certifying self-assessment resources to reinforce understanding.
Develop your team or explore a qualification pathway
Contact us about your professional context and learning needs. Course language, format and certification are confirmed for each opportunity.