INSPIRE Training Modules

Free online courses for stronger, more inclusive rural communities

Develop new skills. Discover innovative solutions. Learn at your own pace.

The INSPIRE Training Modules offer 16 free online courses designed to strengthen digital skills, social entrepreneurship and community resilience across rural Europe. Each course specialises in a particular skill or set of skills and can be completed as a standalone module.

Who is it for?

Residents & communities in rural areas

Communities in remote/isolated areas

Social entrepreneurs

Farmers & producers

Women entrepreneurs

Young people

Old adults and elderly people

People with disabilities

Migrants, refugees & newcomers

Trainers & educators

Social service providers and NGOs

Students & researchers

Policymakers and local authorities

Explore the Courses?

Module 1

Building resilience and wellbeing of rural immigrants in new communities

English

Module 2

Soft skills for people with intellectual disabilities for rural community participation and leadership

English French

Module 3

Inclusive rural training strategies for trainers

English

Module 4

Strengthening the social fabric: intercultural awareness in rural communities

English

Module 5

Staying connected and resilient: mental wellbeing for people in remote communities

English Romanian

Module 6

Building your own Smart Village: foundations, strategies, tools

English French

Module 7

Digital skills for independence, self-esteem and connection

English

Module 8

Using assistive technology to promote rural social inclusion of people with disabilities

English Slovak

Module 9

Leveraging AI technologies for social services accessibility

English Slovak

Module 10

Farm to market: strengthening digital skills of farmers for competitive marketing

English Greek

Module 11

Entrepreneurial competences for women-led rural innovation

English Greek

Polish

Module 12

Digital skills for rural youth entrepreneurship

English Polish

Romanian

Module 13

Skills for accessing successfully the job market

English

Module 14

Sustainable business development for farmers

English Greek

Module 15

Sustainable mountainous entrepreneurship: building greener and competitive businesses

English Greek

Module 16

Digital and transversal skills for climate-resilient farming in islands

English Greek

Why join?

The INSPIRE Training Modules help you:

develop practical skills for local development and social inclusion in rural areas;

discover innovative approaches and good practices for smart services in rural Europe;

strengthen your digital and entrepreneurial competences;

support more resilient, inclusive and sustainable rural communities;

learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

The INSPIRE Training 

All courses are free of charge and available online in English, with selected courses also available in French, Greek, Polish, Romanian, and Slovak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay?
No. All courses are free.

Can I study at my own pace?
Yes.

Who can register?
Anyone interested in rural inclusion and innovation.

Are the courses available in different languages?
All courses are available in English, with selected courses also available in French, Greek, Polish, Romanian, and Slovak.

Do I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes.

Do I need to complete all courses to get a certificate?
No. You get a certificate every time you complete a course.

Do I need to complete all courses to get a certificate?
No. You get a certificate every time you complete a course.

I have more questions. Who should I contact?
Send an email to:
Burak Gürel: bgurel@ku.edu.tr
Başak Can: basakcan@ku.edu.tr

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