Call for participation: Pilot training modules for smart community resilience

The SMARCO project is developing innovative short-term training modules designed to equip both students and professionals with the skills needed to build smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient communities across Europe.

The project consortium invites students, early-career professionals, and experienced practitioners to take part in the piloting phase of their Short-Term Training Modules for Smart Community Resilient Engineers & Procurers/Planners, starting at the beginning of March 2026.

By participating in this pilot, you will help the project refine the training content and ensure it responds to real needs in education, professional practice, and policy-making.

Why participate

  • Free of charge
  • Only 4 hours per module
  • Flexible delivery: online, hybrid, or in-person (where available)
  • Self-paced learning: complete the modules when it suits your schedule
  • High relevance for academic studies, early careers, and professional upskilling
  • A unique opportunity to contribute to shaping Europe’s next generation of smart, sustainable, and resilient communities

Who are the modules for

The training modules are ideal for:

  • VET students (EQF level 5)
  • University students in engineering, planning, sustainability, public administration, and related fields
  • Professionals working in urban development, procurement, infrastructure, public administration, or community resilience

Why join

By joining the piloting phase, you will not only gain practical and up-to-date smart community skills, but also play an active role in improving training programmes that will be rolled out and used across Europe.

To take part in the initiative, fill out the Expression of Interest form.