The programme

Learning outcomes

Il Corso di Perfezionamento e Aggiornamento ha come obiettivo primario la formazione di una figura professionale ad elevata specializzazione, preparata ad operare nell’ambito del counseling organizzativo. Entrando più nello specifico, al termine del Corso, il professionista sarà capace di:
- strutturare piani di sviluppo professionale per supportare le organizzazioni nei processi di rinnovamento, miglioramento, consolidamento delle competenze dei lavoratori;
- progettare e implementare efficaci strategie di cambiamento dei comportamenti lavorativi dei collaboratori, ristrutturandone opportunamente lo “spazio cognitivo” di scelta;
- facilitare il lavoro dei team, prevenendo, gestendo, monitorando l’insorgenza di eventuali conflittualità originate da scarsità di risorse, divisione tra funzioni, rapporti di potere o contrasti di ruolo;
- agire in un’ottica di prevenzione rispetto a situazioni di disagio lavorativo (stress lavoro-correlato, burnout, carenza di motivazione al lavoro e di work engagement, workaholism, etc.);
- sostenere il grado di ingaggio lavorativo dei collaboratori, contribuendo ad aumentarne il coinvolgimento e il senso di appartenenza all’organizzazione;
- promuovere l'incremento della percezione di benessere connessa all’esercizio della professione attraverso il ricorso a pratiche quali la workplace mindfulness;
- favorire l’inclusione e la valorizzazione delle diversità, come risorsa fondamentale del funzionamento organizzativo contemporaneo.

Professional profiles and employment and professional opportunities

Il Corso di Perfezionamento e Aggiornamento Professionale si propone di valorizzare e ampliare le competenze del profilo di “Organizational Counselor e Well-being Strategist”, un professionista con skills specifiche nella progettazione e implementazione di interventi di sviluppo organizzativo finalizzati a coniugare le esigenze di performance con quelle del benessere individuale e di gruppo. Il ruolo dell’Organizational Counselo particolarmente strategico come supporto diretto alla governance organizzativa:
(a) nei processi di up-skilling e reskilling della forza lavoro;
(b) nella gestione delle dinamiche di rinnovamento organizzativo;
(c) nella prevenzione del disagio lavorativo e del rischio stress lavoro-correlato;
(d) nella creazione di ambienti di lavoro capaci di generare ingaggio lavorativo;
(e) nell’individuazione e risoluzione dei conflitti inter-organizzativi (di ruolo, di processo, relazionali);
(f) nella valorizzazione delle diversità all’interno dei team di lavoro.
I destinatari principali dell’iniziativa sono professionisti che esercitano nell’ambito del counseling, della psicologia del lavoro e delle organizzazioni, della formazione professionale, della consulenza per il lavoro, della gestione del personale. Più in generale, la proposta formativa si rivolge a quanti ambiscono a ricoprire il ruolo di Organizational Counselor, specializzandosi in counseling organizzativo, ma possono parteciparvi anche coloro che intendono rafforzare la propria professionalità, dotandosi di specifiche abilità di lettura e analisi delle realtà organizzative e delle dinamiche sottostanti, da aggiungere nella propria performance lavorativa quotidiana.
L’Organizational Counselor e Well-being Strategist potrà svolgere la sua professione in regime di dipendenza o libero-professionale all’interno di organizzazioni pubbliche e private, produttive e di servizi, profit e non profit, con funzioni di responsabilità oppure di collaborazione di alto profilo.

 

Altre informazioni



Teaching contacts details

prof. Andrea Ceschi

tel. +39 045 8028137

e-mail: andrea.ceschi@univr.it

dott.ssa Marija Gostimir

tel. + 39 045 8028137

e-mail: marija.gostimir@univr.it

The Italian University system

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First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme

First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.
Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.

Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree

Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.

Third-cycle degrees

PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.
Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.

Professional Master’s programme

1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.
2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.

Other useful things

Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.
Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.

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