Decentralization Course
Gain expertise in decentralisation principles and public administration. Understand how power transfers shape budgets, services, transport, housing, and social welfare, while acquiring practical tools for contracts, partnerships, community involvement, and results-focused local governance.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Decentralisation Fundamentals course offers a straightforward, hands-on introduction to local governance systems, covering essential delegated responsibilities in economic growth, housing, transport and social services, plus vital legislation such as Defferre, MAPTAM and NOTRe. Master budgeting, contracts, funding sources, partnerships, risk management, assessment methods and public engagement to deliver local policies effectively and safely.
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Develop skills
- Design decentralisation strategies: align local powers, laws and budgets quickly.
- Manage transferred services: organise mobility, housing, welfare and culture effectively.
- Build intergovernmental partnerships: negotiate with national, regional and local authority partners.
- Secure diverse funding: blend central grants, subsidies and international funds for robust projects.
- Monitor performance: establish KPIs, dashboards and accessible citizen reports.
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