In collaboration with Smartcityhub.ro

We are launching a new suite of online courses developed in partnership with Smartcityhub.ro, Romania’s premier platform for digital transformation and smart city development.

Tailored for public officials, civil servants, and local development professionals, these courses provide accessible, high-impact learning experiences focused on the challenges and opportunities of modern governance.

Why join our online courses?

• Learn directly from top experts in smart governance, urban innovation, and digital services

• Gain insight into best practices from Romanian and European public sector success stories

• Explore topics such as Smart City strategies, funding mechanisms (PNRR, EU programs), digital infrastructure, and community engagement

• Study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace

• Receive a certificate of completion issued with institutional recognition

Whether you’re looking to rethink your community’s development strategy, upgrade digital services, or access new funding opportunities, these courses will give you the tools and knowledge to act.

Together with Smartcityhub.ro, we’re building the digital skills foundation for smarter, more resilient, and citizen-centric local governments.

Digital Transformation of Local Public Services

This course is designed for public administrators from towns, municipalities, and communes, as well as for elected local officials—mayors, deputy mayors, local councilors—or for individuals in leadership positions such as directors.

By completing this course, participants will gain access to the most advanced approaches to the creative and intelligent development of local communities.

Through a significant improvement in the quality of public services—made possible by embracing their digital transformation—the course outlines a true GUARANTEE OF SUCCESS and CITIZEN SATISFACTION, regardless of the political context.

Best Practices and Successful Models for Local Community Development through Smart City Projects

This course is designed for local elected officials and public administration staff, serving as an essential component in their ongoing professional development. Public administrations today are facing a rapidly evolving landscape, shaped by the impact of world developments, reduced budgets due to emergency spending, and ongoing economic challenges. These circumstances demand greater efficiency, a strategic reprioritization of public investments, a swift transition to high-performance management, and thorough preparation for accessing European funds. At the core of these transformations lies the need to improve and modernize the public services delivered to local communities. Course language: Romanian

Best Practices and Successful Models for Business Development in the Public Sector

Understanding the Public System. This module provides an overview of how the state is organized and how local and central public authorities operate. Participants will gain essential insights into the structure and functions of public institutions. How to Sell Goods and Services to Public Institutions. A practical guide to regulations, best practices, and action models for engaging with public authorities—covering the process of submitting offers, public procurement procedures, contract signing, and contract execution. About SEAP . A step-by-step guide to accessing and using the Romanian Public Procurement Platform: https://www.e-licitatie.ro AMA Session (Ask Me Anything). An interactive Q&A session focused on the public system, business development strategies, and successful models for working with public authorities. Course language: Romanian