Specialization Course - Citizenship and Local Governance

Objectives

The aim of the “Citizenship and Local Governance” Non-Degree Course is to train and raise awareness among leaders, managers, technicians, higher education students, members of local and regional associations and organizations and other people who work or intend to work in the Portuguese local government administrative ecosystem, with a focus on the central region. The course, with regional coverage, develops the following themes: Historical and Legal evolution of local authorities; Cultural Heritage, citizenship and development; Municipal Civil Protection organization and management; Participatory Methodologies for Co- creating Fire Resilient Landscapes; Access to Healthcare as a Universal Right; Science Education as a Tool for Public understanding of Science

Target Audience

Leaders, managers, technicians, higher education students, members of local and regional associations and organizations

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree holders or equivalent

Course dates

April 04 to July 12, 2025 | Fridays

Working hours

B-Learning | Room 1st floor IIIUC

Duration

108 hours | 4 ECTS

Course Coordination

João Ramalho Santos

• Other elements of the course coordination

Ana Rita Proença Melo, Anabela Salvado Paula, João Carlos Pinho, Manuel Ribeiro, Mara Pieri and Marcela Santana

Language of Instruction/Evaluation

Portuguese

Student skills at the end of the course

The participants of the course will develop skills in municipal management and organization in terms of historical & scientific cultural heritage, public health, risk, prevention and safety