WP1 – Project Management & Coordination
WP1 provides overall coordination and quality assurance for the project, ensuring that activities
are implemented on time, within budget and according to the agreed work plan.
- Day-to-day management of the consortium and activities.
- Internal communication and decision-making procedures.
- Monitoring of progress, milestones and deliverables.
- Risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Main outputs: project handbook, management reports, quality reviews and updated work plans when needed.
WP2 – Curriculum Modernisation
WP2 focuses on reviewing and updating maritime higher education programmes, embedding AI,
sustainability and international best practices into courses and learning outcomes.
- Analysis of existing curricula and labour market needs.
- Design and update of selected maritime courses.
- Integration of AI, data analytics and green transport topics.
- Development of guidelines for modernised programmes.
Main outputs: modernised course syllabi, updated teaching materials and curriculum reform recommendations.
WP3 – Inclusion, Digitalisation, OPCs & VR
WP3 develops inclusive and digital learning opportunities through online professional courses
and VR-based training, supporting students, graduates and professionals in maritime transport.
- Design of online professional courses (OPCs) for key maritime topics.
- Development of VR training exercises for realistic learning scenarios.
- Piloting of OPCs and VR tools with target groups.
- Guidelines for inclusive, learner-centred digital education.
Main outputs: OPC catalogue, VR training modules and methodological guidelines for digital and inclusive teaching.
WP4 – Dissemination, Exploitation & Sustainability
WP4 promotes SMarTAI results to stakeholders, encourages the uptake of project outputs
and supports their sustainability beyond the project lifetime.
- Communication and visibility activities at local, national and EU levels.
- Engagement with universities, industry and policy makers.
- Planning for long-term use of courses and VR tools.
- Exploitation and sustainability roadmap.
Main outputs: dissemination plan, promotional materials, stakeholder events and a sustainability & exploitation strategy.
