5.2. Training and professional development 

The EUAA supports the practical implementation of CEAS by training asylum and reception officials to have the necessary knowledge, skills and autonomy to implement efficient and fair procedures, in line with EU standards. The European Asylum Curriculum, used by the Agency in its training, includes a wide range of modules which cover the entire spectrum of international protection. 

To further address existing and emerging training needs, in 2023 four new training modules were developed on gender-based violence, children in the asylum process, an introduction to reception and digital communication channels. In addition, in the context of the Agency’s operational activities, three tailor-made trainings were developed based on identified needs and specific requests by relevant authorities. These covered age assessments, monitoring and evaluation in resettlement and humanitarian admissions, and slavery and severe human exploitation as persecution. 

The process for developing modules was further enhanced by reinforcing the consultation phase and mainstreaming fundamental rights in the European asylum curriculum. The Agency continued ensuring the quality of its training through the implementation of the EUAA Training Quality Assurance Framework, while the work for licensing and accrediting the EUAA Academy was carried out in consultation with Member States.

In total, more than 13,000 participations in EUAA training activities were recorded in 2023, and more than 7,500 learners were trained. In the context of operational assistance, the Agency delivered a number of training sessions to Asylum Support Teams and national asylum and reception officials. Similarly, in the context of its cooperation with third countries, the EUAA organised a number of training sessions for third-country authorities at the national and regional levels to assist in capacity-building.

For a more detailed overview of the training-related activities of the EUAA in 2023, see the Annual Training Report.