On the last day of every Sherlock Edu course, participants take home two documents: a Certificate of Attendance and a Europass document. They look similar in a photo — but they do different jobs.
The Certificate of Attendance
This is our own certificate. It confirms that you attended the course, with its title, city, dates and the training content and time input. It is the document most schools file first, and the one colleagues ask to see.
What is Europass?
Europass is a set of free European tools that help people describe their skills and qualifications in a way that is understood across Europe. It includes the Europass CV, a digital profile and documents that record learning experiences.
Europass Mobility records a period of learning abroad: where it took place, who organised it and what knowledge and skills you developed. It is written in a common European format, so it reads the same in Ankara, Lisbon or Tallinn.
Why it matters for teachers
- Your CV. It adds a recognisable, structured entry to your professional record.
- Your school’s Erasmus+ report. It is clear evidence of what was learned during the mobility.
- Career development. Many education authorities value documented in-service training when teachers apply for new roles.
How to get the most out of both documents
- Keep digital copies together with the course programme.
- After returning, write three sentences on what you changed in your teaching — and add them to your school’s dissemination plan.
- Share the programme with colleagues who may join the next mobility.
Europass is a European Union initiative. Rules on how certificates are recognised for promotion or salary differ between countries; check with your own education authority.
