Launch of a set of micro-credentials dedicated to the management of the Montado system

Jul 10, 2026Highlights, MED News

During the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year, MED and the University of Évora will launch a series of microcredentials dedicated to the sustainable management of the Montado system, developed by MED researchers as part of the cross-border project SOSProdehesamontado – Models of Integrated Sustainability and Resilience of the Montado to Climate Risks (funded by Interreg VA Spain – Portugal – POCTEP).

The training courses have been designed to meet the needs of professionals, companies and organisations operating in the agro-silvo-pastoral sector, as well as anyone else wishing to acquire or update their knowledge of this unique ecosystem. Each micro-credential can be undertaken independently, allowing for flexible training tailored to the interests and needs of each participant.

Course programme:

  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in the Montado
  • Mushrooms: Guardians of the Forests
  • Designing Living Laboratories for Regional Innovation
  • Nematology in the Montado Ecosystem
  • Soil Health in the Montado: Assessment, Indicators and Practices
  • Silviculture in an Agroforestry Context
  • Geographic Information Systems for Montado Management

Who are they aimed at?

  • Technicians and professionals in the agro-silvo-pastoral sector;
  • Owners and managers of agricultural and forestry holdings;
  • Companies and organisations wishing to invest in the professional development of their staff;
  • Consultants, researchers and students;
  • Anyone interested in the sustainable management and enhancement of the Montado.

The courses will take place between September and December 2026, either in person, online or as a blended programme, depending on the micro-credential. The dates, timetable and specific application requirements will be announced over the coming months.

Further information on the objectives and content of each micro-credential, as well as the application periods, is already available on the SOSProdehesaMontado project page.