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.

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INSPIRE training

Who is it for?

Rural communities
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

Module 2

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

Module 3

Inclusive rural training strategies for trainers

Module 4

Strengthening the social fabric: intercultural awareness in rural communities

Module 5

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

Module 6

Building your own Smart Village: foundations, strategies, tools

Module 7

Digital skills for independence, self-esteem and connection

Module 8

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

Module 9

Leveraging AI technologies for social services accessibility

Module 10

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

Module 11

Entrepreneurial competences for women-led rural innovation

Module 12

Digital skills for rural youth entrepreneurship

Module 13

Skills for accessing successfully the job market

Module 14

Sustainable business development for farmers

Module 15

Sustainable mountainous entrepreneurship: building greener and competitive businesses

Module 16

Digital and transversal skills for climate-resilient farming in islands

INSPIRE rural communities

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

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