Decentralization Course
Gain mastery in decentralization principles and public management. Understand how competence transfers shape budgets, services, mobility, housing, and welfare. Acquire practical tools for contracts, coordination, citizen engagement, and performance-focused local governance in a clear, actionable way.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Decentralization Fundamentals course delivers a straightforward, hands-on overview of local governance systems. Explore core areas like economic development, housing, transport, and social services, plus essential laws such as Defferre, MAPTAM, and NOTRe. Master budgeting, contracts, EU funding, intercommunal partnerships, risk management, evaluation methods, and citizen involvement for effective local policy execution.
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Develop skills
- Design decentralization strategies: align local powers, laws and budgets fast.
- Manage transferred services: organize mobility, housing, welfare and culture.
- Build intergovernmental deals: negotiate with State, region and EPCI partners.
- Secure smart funding: mix DGF, grants and EU funds into solid local projects.
- Monitor performance: set KPIs, dashboards and citizen-friendly reports.
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