Continuing Education Department

Short-term training: Training of trainers in Challenge-Based Learning

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Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) by CHARM-EU: learning by tackling real-world challenges.

This training program at the CBL draws on the experience ofthe CHARM-EU university alliance, of which the University of Montpellier is a member.

With this method, learners overcome challenges by seeking sustainable solutions to real-world issues. This approach encourages learners to build on their existing skills but also to acquire new ones, developed through analysis of the subject, collaboration with peers and teachers, and exchanges with stakeholders affected by the challenges.

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Objectives

  1. Understanding the principles of CBL: gaining a thorough understanding of the principles and methodologies of challenge-based learning.
  2. Incorporating the principles of transdisciplinarity: involving training providers and external stakeholders
  3. Develop new teaching skills: design and implement PBL activities, create real-world challenges, facilitate collaboration, and guide learners.
  4. Fostering learner engagement: techniques for motivating and fostering learner engagement, promoting active learning.
  5. Use digital tools for collaboration, research, and reporting.
  6. Collaborate and network with peers to share best practices and build a community of practice around CBL.
  7. Engage in reflective practice to continuously improve CBL activities

The Benefits of the Training Program

  • An innovative educational approach that is growing rapidly across Europe
  • An approach connected to the “real world” through the involvement of stakeholders (businesses, public services, organizations, etc.)
  • Testimonials and real-world examples of CBL implementation
  • A collaborative approach, interdisciplinarity, and collective intelligence
  • Expert trainers from the European University Alliance CHARM EU
  • Access to international networks and resources

Teaching staff

Vanessa VIGANO

Educational engineer and IT and digital technology expert at the University of Montpellier; head of the EdTech and AI working group for the European University Alliance CHARM-EU. Specializes in the design of hybrid and international courses, with a strong focus on challenge-based learning.

Roland THALER

Educational engineer in the continuing education department at the University of Montpellier; instructor in environmental studies and urban planning at the University of Montpellier; developer of training partnerships involving external stakeholders (businesses, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, etc.) within the European university alliance CHARM-EU.

Yuanfei HUANG

Instructional Designer for the CHARM-EU European University Alliance at the University of Montpellier; Ph.D. in Social Psychology; Faculty Member and Researcher in Education Sciences, specializing in competency-based learning as well as instructional and training design.

Training session

A training session is scheduled for this year:

July 9, 2026, to July 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

In-person training that includes testimonials from experts in both in-person and remote settings

  • Training location: CHARM-EU University Alliance, University of Montpellier, Richter Campus
  • Price: €490

Are you interested in this training course?

For more information and to apply, please contact us (sfc-formations@umontpellier.fr)

View the program brochure:

Short Course Brochure – Challenge-Based Learning – PDF 1 MBDownload