The program is organized by the Scalabrini International Migration Institute, under the patronage of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, and benefit of special recognition from the Fondazione Migrantes (Italia), the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (ACMRO), the Fundación Comisión Católica de Migraciones (Argentina).

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The Online Diploma is a single-cycle program consisting of six courses. All courses are offered in three languages: Italian, Spanish and English.

Each course consists of ten virtual lessons, held every fortnight. For all the courses offered, the "reading course" mode is adopted, which involves the delivery of a summary or answer to some questions on the material read. A final examination is scheduled at the end of each course. The Diploma is obtained after passing all the final examinations.

The program is open to:

• Religious women and men
• Priests and seminarians
• Lay people

Overall, those with an interest in pastoral care with migrants, refugees, displaced persons, victims of trafficking, seafarers, itinerants and their families.

There are several enrolment modes:

• Ordinary: The normal mode of enrolment and provides for the awarding of the Diploma upon successful completion of all courses;
• Guest: Follow the courses without carrying out the required tasks and final examinations with a simple certificate of attendance. Exceptionally, it is also possible to attend one or two courses at will, with a certificate of attendance.

The courses take place from October to June. Enrolment closes in October.

For more information, please contact: diplomaonline@simieducation.org or visit: SIMI Education – Scalabrini International Migration Institute