The Second-Level Master’s Degree in Training Strategies in the Social and Healthcare Sector: European Standards and Innovation, part of the Healthcare Master’s Programs offered by the University of Parma, is designed for professionals who aspire to take on roles of leadership, coordination, or educational design within the training field, enhancing skills that combine educational innovation, academic rigor, and a European perspective.

The program focuses on the development of innovative educational pathways capable of meeting the real needs of social and healthcare contexts. It includes the use of modern teaching methodologies (such as blended learning, distance education, simulations, and case studies), tools for assessing and improving training quality, techniques for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and effective communication skills for engaging with all stakeholders, including students and institutions. The internship and project work components offer participants the opportunity to apply their learning in real-world settings, within affiliated hospital, community, or academic institutions.

The course will begin in March 2026, last 13 months, and award 60 ECTS credits. A total of 50 places are available. Applications are now open, and the deadline for submission is January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM.