As part of the PROMISE project, we carried out an international empirical study to explore how Professional Noticing supports the development of entrepreneurial competences in higher education and vocational learning. Our Findings Report, Developing Entrepreneurial Competences Through Professional Noticing, brings together evidence from this work and reflects on how Professional Noticing works in practice PROMISE Findings Report.
The study involved students and educators across Austria, Finland, Ireland and Spain, using a mixed-methods approach that combined student surveys with educator interviews. We examined how Professional Noticing supports key competences from the European EntreComp framework, including learning through experience, creativity, reflection and decision-making PROMISE Findings Report.
Our findings show that Professional Noticing supports a wide range of entrepreneurial competences across disciplines and learning contexts. Students reported increased confidence in reflecting on their actions, making sense of complex situations and connecting theory with practice. Educators highlighted the value of Professional Noticing as a clear and flexible framework that supports learner engagement and reflective teaching PROMISE Findings Report.
The report also identifies challenges, including the need for time, scaffolding and institutional support to embed Professional Noticing sustainably. These insights help inform how the approach can move from pilot activity to wider practice.
👉 Find out more by exploring our Findings Report and discovering how Professional Noticing can support competence-based learning across Europe.
