The specific project objectives are as follows: -Implement a self-assessment tool to identify gaps in SCRO competences and determine individual learning experiences and traits -Realize an innovative learning journey design tool to define the educational goals and strategy for each learner -Develop an innovative and modular SCRO curriculum that will facilitate flexible learning paths -Produce digital Open Educational Resources (OERs) for training the SCRO competences -Design and develop teaching and learning activities that align with different educational strategies -Develop an integrated online platform with adaptivity mechanisms to tailor the teaching and learning process to individual learning goals and strategies utilizing a range of educational tools -Pilot the SCRO curriculum in 4 project countries and produce the first cohort of certified SCROs -Evaluate CRISIS tools, methodologies, platform, curriculum, learning material and pilot course to identify inadequacies and best practices -Increase the awareness of various stakeholders that resilience of smart cities is complex and the difficulties to acquire competences -Promote, disseminate and exploit the results at national and European levels
The Covid-19 pandemic has created new challenges for sustainable city development, underscoring the necessity of enhancing cities' capacity to manage and maintain vital services in the face of diverse hazards and stresses. To achieve this, new competencies encompassing knowledge, skills, and attitudes are essential, alongside the definition of new curricula tailored to emerging job profiles. One such innovative position is the Smart City Resilience Officer (SCRO), tasked with leading the development of resilience capacity within a smart city. SCROs require an understanding of various hazards across social, environmental, economic, and infrastructural domains to prioritize mitigation efforts effectively and ensure maximum impact. Despite the critical role SCROs play, their presence remains limited in cities worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for trained professionals in this field. Moreover, the absence of comprehensive studies on the required competencies of SCROs and the lack of relevant educational programs further emphasize the need addressed by the CRISIS project. This project seeks to bridge the gap by developing high-quality curricula to empower SCROs with the requisite skills in fostering resilient urban environments.