Course in Enhancement of Cultural, Landscape and Environmental Heritage of the Mountains

The Course in Enhancement of Cultural, Landscape and Environmental Heritage of the Mountains is an advanced training course, not a university master, offered by the University of Bergamo. It takes an interdisciplinary approach that includes territorial planning, funding and EU project design, design and management of cultural and environmental initiatives and territorial governance, with lectures, project workshops and project work. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The format is online and in person, with monthly weekends, in Bergamo and online. The course lasts 7 months, is worth 18 credits and costs €1,500. Internships at bodies and companies in the sector are mentioned.

The aim is to train professionals able to face the challenges of the sustainable management and enhancement of mountain territories, with a focus on European calls and the management of complex projects. Career outcomes are public bodies, foundations, associations and companies in the sector, with placement support through guidance and internships. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.