Guide 3

Continuing education programs

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Guide to the design, evaluation and improvement of continuing education programs

Guide 3: Continuing Education Programs is an essential tool developed by RECLA for educational institutions seeking to optimize and improve their academic programs.

The RECLA Executive Committee and Self-Evaluation Commission present this guide as a vital resource for its members, aiming to contribute to the comprehensive management of university continuing education. In the context of the network's 25th anniversary, this guide is one of four distributed to members to promote self-evaluation and continuous improvement within their respective education units. With a collaborative approach and based on the insights of continuing education experts, this guide becomes an invaluable resource for institutions seeking to optimize and enhance their programs.

Criterion I

Design and validation of proposals

The design and validation of continuing education proposals is essential to ensuring the relevance and quality of the programs offered. This criterion focuses on the importance of developing educational proposals that respond to market needs and are aligned with the institution's strategic objectives.

Criterion II

The EC unit has defined processes for evaluating and continuously improving its programs

Evaluation and continuous improvement are fundamental pillars in the management of continuing education programs. This criterion highlights the need to establish clear and systematic processes to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments based on the results obtained.

Criterion III

Participants' experience in program improvement

Participant experience and feedback are vital for enriching and improving programs. This criterion emphasizes the importance of considering students' opinions and perceptions to adapt and optimize programs according to their needs and expectations.

Criterion IV

Impact of the programs

Measuring the impact of continuing education programs is crucial to determining their relevance and contribution to the professional and personal development of participants. This criterion focuses on the importance of evaluating how the programs positively influence students and the organizations to which they belong.

Contributors to the development of the guide

RECLA Executive Committee

The leadership and vision of the RECLA Executive Committee have been fundamental in the conceptualization and development of this guide, ensuring that it meets the standards of excellence that characterize our network.

Self-Assessment Committee

This dedicated team has worked tirelessly on the research, writing, and review of the guide, ensuring its relevance and applicability in the field of continuing education.
We sincerely thank the following universities for their valuable contributions to the development of this guide. Their experience and perspectives have enriched the content and ensured its relevance for educational institutions throughout Latin America and Europe.