Advanced core modules

Advanced core modules

Advanced core modules build on the knowledge and skills developed at foundation and core levels. They are designed for experienced asylum professionals who are required to handle complex cases and apply advanced legal and procedural reasoning in their daily work.

At this level, the focus shifts from applying standard procedures to analysing and managing complex and sensitive cases, requiring a higher degree of judgement, interpretation, and consistency in decision-making.

Who this training is for

These modules are intended for:

• experienced asylum case officers and decision-makers

• professionals dealing with complex asylum cases

• practitioners seeking to strengthen advanced analytical and legal skills

What these modules cover

Through advanced core modules, participants develop competencies related to:

• advanced interviewing strategies in complex asylum cases

• in-depth legal analysis and reasoning

• application of the Qualification Regulation and relevant case law

• assessment of complex facts and credibility

• preparation of well-reasoned decisions and recommendations

Available modules

The following modules are included in this category:

• Advanced asylum interviewing

• Inclusion – advanced

Both modules are aligned with the Pact on Migration and Asylum and focus on strengthening the capacity of practitioners to handle complex cases in line with the evolving EU legal framework.

Role within the curriculum

Advanced core modules form part of the European Asylum Curriculum (EAC) and represent the highest level of specialisation within core asylum training. They support the transition from standard case handling to advanced professional practice, contributing to the overall quality, consistency, and fairness of asylum decision-making.