Objectives and competences

Innovative programme to learn how AI and other emerging technologies contribute to the efficient planning and management of urban services in the Smart City. This microcredential provides knowledge and applied skills to understand and manage complex urban services?such as the water cycle, waste, energy or mobility?through smart technologies (AI, IoT, Big Data), with an integrated view towards sustainability, circular economy and public-private collaboration.

Basic information

CertificateMicrocredencial
Coordinating facultyInstitut de Formació Contínua IL3
Branch of knowledge
  • Architecture, construction, building and urban design, and civil engineering
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits3
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionCatalan
Enrolment feePrice: 510,00 €
With a 70% discount: 153,00 €
Consult the conditions for obtaining the discount, financed under the MicrocredsCat programme with EU NextGeneration funds.
Administrative fee: 10% of the non-discounted price, up to a maximum of €70
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period27/10/2025
End of teaching period18/12/2025
E-mailmicrocred.info@il3.ub.edu
Webpagewww.il3.ub.edu/ca/programes/microcredencials
ManagmentDomínguez Amorós, Màrius
Open pre-enrolmentwww.il3.ub.edu/ca/programes/microcredencials
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationYes
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Objectives and competences

Objectives

- Learn how to implement AI solutions in urban public service contexts.
- Understand the fundamentals of smart cities and data-based urban management models.
- Understand the field of urban services management as an economic and value-added sector.
- Consider public-private collaboration in the provision and management of urban services.
- Integrate principles of circular economy and sustainability in public and private decision-making.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Professionals in the public or private sector related to urban planning, service management, sustainability and the environment, economics, law or digital transformation.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Calendar

Contact us

Classes


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmicrocred.info@il3.ub.edu
Webpagewww.il3.ub.edu/ca/programes/microcredencials
Telephone93 309 36 54
ObservationsThe programme combines synchronous sessions, Monday and Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (and one session from 3 to 5 p.m.), with in-person sessions, on November 19 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and on December 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Further information


AddressInstitut de Formació Contínua - UB
C/ Ciutat de Granada, 131

08018 - Barcelona
Email addressmicrocred.info@il3.ub.edu
Webpagewww.il3.ub.edu/ca/programes/microcredencials
Telephone93 309 36 54

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