General Objectives Module 1

1. Define the principles of the community-led economy (social, environmental, territorial and territorial) and its origins.
2. Explore the context and its impact on local/regional/national development.
3. Understand the contribution of the community-led economy to sustainable development (SDGs).

Competences

1. MODULE 1.1
   1. EntreComp 1.1 – Spotting opportunities  – Basic Level of Acquisition
      Analyse the context
   2. EntreComp 2.3 – Mobilising resources – Medium Level of Acquisition
      Use resources responsibly
2. MODULE 1.2 
   1. Critical Analysis – Medium Level of Acquisition
   2. Strategic Thinking – Basic Level of Acquisition
3. MODULE 1.3
   1. Valuing ideas – Medium Level of Acquisition
   2. Ethical & sustainable thinking – Advanced Level of Acquisition

Digital and Entrepreneurial Skills Developed in Module 1

Module 1 equips higher-education students and professionals with essential digital and entrepreneurial competences aligned with the DigComp and EntreComp frameworks. Through the study of community-led economies in Module 1, learners develop core digital skills such as information and data literacy, the ability to collaborate and communicate digitally, responsible and safe use of online tools, and basic digital content creation. These competences support the analysis of local contexts, interpretation of policy frameworks, and sharing of insights within diverse groups and settings.

Module 1 also trains entrepreneurial skills as strengthens learners’ capacity to identify opportunities, think critically and strategically, and understand how to mobilise local resources within community-led initiatives. Module 1 includes activities such as analysing territorial challenges, exploring the SDGs, and studying the LEADER approach that will help students translate ideas into practical proposals. Combined, these digital and entrepreneurial skills prepare learners to participate effectively in community-led projects, fostering innovation, inclusion, and sustainable local development.

Module 1 introduces learners to the foundations of the community-led economy, exploring its social, environmental, cultural, and territorial principles. Throughout the module, students also build key digital and entrepreneurial competences that strengthen their capacity to analyse contexts, collaborate, and innovate within community-based initiatives. COMPETENCES Module 1 equips higher-education students and professionals with essential digital and entrepreneurial competences aligned with the DigComp and EntreComp frameworks. Through the study of community-led economies, learners develop core digital skills such as information and data literacy, the ability to collaborate and communicate digitally, responsible and safe use of online tools, and basic digital content creation. These competences support the analysis of local contexts, interpretation of policy frameworks, and sharing of insights within diverse groups and settings. Module 1 also strengthens learners’ entrepreneurial capacity to identify opportunities, think critically and strategically, and understand how to mobilise local resources within community-led initiatives. Activities such as the analysis of the territorial challenges, exploration of the SDGs, and the study of the LEADER approach help students translate ideas into practical proposals. Combined both these digital and entrepreneurial skills prepare learners to participate effectively in community-led projects, fostering innovation, inclusion, and sustainable local development.