Guide 3

Continuing education programs

Guidelines for the design, evaluation and improvement of continuing education programs.

La «Guía 3: Los programas en educación continua» es una herramienta esencial desarrollada por RECLA para instituciones educativas que buscan optimizar y mejorar sus programas académicos.

El Comité Ejecutivo y la Comisión de Autoevaluación de RECLA presentan esta guía como una herramienta esencial para sus socios, buscando aportar en la gestión integral de la educación continua universitaria. En el contexto del 25 aniversario de la red, esta guía es una de las cuatro entregadas a los socios para fomentar la autoevaluación y la mejora continua en sus respectivas unidades de educación. Con un enfoque colaborativo y basado en las reflexiones de expertos en educación continua, esta guía se convierte en un recurso invaluable para las instituciones que buscan optimizar y mejorar sus programas.

Criterion I

Design and validation of proposals

The design and validation of continuing education proposals is essential to guarantee 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 CE unit has defined processes for the evaluation and continuous improvement of 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

The experience and feedback from participants are vital for the enrichment and improvement of programs. This criterion emphasizes the importance of considering the opinions and perceptions of students to adapt and optimize programs according to their needs and expectations.

Criterion IV

Impact of programs

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

Collaborators in the preparation of the guide

RECLA Executive Committee

The leadership and vision of RECLA's 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-Evaluation Commission

This dedicated team has worked tirelessly in researching, writing and revising the guide, ensuring its relevance and applicability in the field of continuing education.

We sincerely thank the following universities for their valuable contribution to the development of this guide. Their experience and perspective have enriched the content and ensured its relevance for educational institutions throughout Latin America and Europe.