The programme is designed to strengthen knowledge, practical skills and international cooperation in the management, conservation, documentation and communication of Cultural Heritage across the Mediterranean region.

Details of the programme

• The programme combines: 40 hours of online training delivered in English by international experts
• Practical activities focused on the development of Management and Communication Plans for selected heritage pilot sites
• An international workshop in Jordan for selected participants in early 2027
• Applications are open until 31 August 2026.
• Language and Accessibility: Lessons are conducted in English. To ensure wider accessibility, recorded sessions include subtitles in Italian, Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Programme Overview

• Target Group: Managers, heritage professionals, researchers, and university professors.
• Format: A blended learning model consisting of 40 hours of online training and an international workshop in Jordan.
• Duration: Online sessions run from September 2026 to November 2026, with an international workshop planned for early 2027.
• Certification: Participants receive an attendance certificate upon successfully completing the final assessment and achieving at least 70% attendance.
• Costs: Travel and accommodation for the workshop are covered by the DIEM Project.

The DIEM Project

Developing Inclusive Education in the Mediterranean, a partnership of seven organizations from Italy, Spain, Jordan, Spain, Tunisia, Egypt, and Palestine, implemented with the financial support of the European Union (EU) under the Interreg NEXT MED Program, is pleased to invite applications for its International Training of Trainers (ToT) Program.

The program aims to strengthen the capacities of professionals working in the cultural heritage sector by providing high-quality international training in heritage management, conservation, valorization, digital innovation, and community engagement.

Selected participants will become members of Group A of the DIEM Cascade Training Model and will play a key role in transferring the knowledge and skills acquired during the program to other professionals and local stakeholders.

The Training Programme

The Group A Training Program is structured into three progressive phases, combining online learning with practical collaboration and international exchange.

• Phase 1 – Theoretical Online Training (20 Hours): Mid-September to Mid-October 2026

Participants will attend expert-led online lectures delivered in English by international specialists, covering key topics in cultural heritage management, conservation, documentation, governance, and best practices. All lectures will be recorded and made available on the DIEM digital platform with subtitles in partner languages.

• Phase 2 – Applied Online Training (20 Hours): Mid-October to Mid-December 2026

Participants will take part in interactive online sessions focused on the development of Management and Communication Plans for cultural heritage pilot sites. This phase includes practical exercises, case studies, and concludes with a short online assessment required for obtaining the program Micro-credential (Open Badge format, subject to Sapienza University of Rome approval).

• Phase 3 – International Workshop in Jordan (4–5 Days): First Quarter of 2027

Selected participants will join an intensive in-person workshop in Jordan, where they will collaborate with project experts and partners to develop draft Management and Communication Plans for pilot sites and contribute to the design of the Group C Training Toolkit.

Note: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the DIEM Project