Internal Quality Audit Successfully Conducted at AASKM within the WBNET Project

On 14 May 2026, the Academy of Applied Studies Kosovo and Metohija (AASKM), Department Zvečan, hosted an internal quality audit within the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project “Network of Centers for Regional Short Study Programs in the Countries of the Western Balkans (WBNET)”.

The audit was conducted by Prof. Slobodan Bojanić from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), as part of the project’s quality assurance and monitoring framework. The visit focused on evaluating the implementation, quality, sustainability, and relevance of the short study programs developed through the WBNET project.

During the visit, representatives of AASKM presented the progress achieved in establishing and implementing the Center for Short Study Programs, as well as the development of two innovative short study programs: “Digital Business and Internet Security” and “Application of Modern Multimedia Tools”. The programs were designed in accordance with labor market needs and contemporary trends in digital technologies, cybersecurity, multimedia production, and digital business.

Particular attention was devoted to the practical orientation of the programs, cooperation with industry partners, organization of professional practice, and the use of modern digital learning platforms. The audit also included a review of teaching facilities, laboratories, equipment procured through the project, and promotional activities implemented to support student enrollment and lifelong learning opportunities.

The reviewer positively assessed the progress achieved at AASKM, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to the successful implementation of project activities and the development of sustainable educational models based on short study programs and micro-credentials.

The internal audit confirmed that the activities implemented at AASKM are fully aligned with the objectives of the WBNET project and contribute to the modernization of higher education, strengthening cooperation with industry, and improving opportunities for lifelong learning in the Western Balkans.

The visit represented another important milestone in the implementation of the WBNET project and further demonstrated AASKM’s commitment to innovation, quality assurance, and the development of flexible educational pathways tailored to the needs of learners and employers.

Quality confirmed. Results visible. Sustainability ensured.

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6.4
Title	Organizoing Final Project Conference
Description	Final Conference will be organized at SVEHERC. Monograph of the project will be printed. Results and Sustainability Plan presented. Network is formed and members are presented. New ones are called to join.

5.4
Title	External Quality Evaluation
Description	An External QA Audit will be done in year 3 by External Quality Control Team composed of the external experts in QA and education. It will review performance of the project, and all deliverables in the course of the project. The consortium will sub-contact this service from organization/persons not involved in the project realization. External Financial Audit of the project will be done from M33 - M36 and report will be presented on SC Final Meeting

7.6
Title	Monography of the project
Description	The Monograph of the project activities and results is going to be prepared and published. It is going to be in colour, 100 pieces. It will be distributed on Final Conference.

7.5
Title	Promotion on live events
Description	All events will be covered with photos, video clipping and TV stations are going to be called to make the coverage

7.4
Title	Promotion on media and social networks
Description	All media that can be reached will be used. Websites of partners, stakeholders, social media, TV stations, radio etc.

7.3
Title	Development of promo material
Description	Logo of the project will be developed immediately after signing Grant Agreement. In order not to waste time, Working Group that will ATUSS lead will develop logo, prepare promo kit I. 10 different promo-kits are going to be developed.

7.2
Title	Developing website and conducting
Description	Development of Online Platform (website) starts immediately after received positive answer from the EU Commission Online Platform will be created for the project as an important and ongoing communication hub and as a tool for preparation, development, quality, management, sustainability and dissemination of project outcomes. The Online Platform will crucially contain, in addition to in-detail project description, goals, partners, etc. all training, teaching and learning materials, developed by partners. All the materials will be available for free download during and post the project. AASKM and ATUSS will create website.

7.1
Title	Developing Dissemination and Exploitation Plan
Description	DB will work according to Project Plan and create Dissemination Plan with strong timeline scheduling. Dissemination is going to be strong support for each activity that consortium conduct with stakeholders.

WP7
Start Month	1	End Month	36
Objectives	To ensure constant visibility of the project and dissemination of results