The British Academy for Training and Development provides this course in “Certified Urban Heritage Professional – Preparation Program” which is designed for professionals aiming to become certified urban heritage practitioners. It provides a solid foundation in international frameworks, conservation techniques, legal and planning mechanisms, and adaptive reuse strategies. Participants will gain practical and theoretical competencies that align with certification standards such as those set by ICOMOS, ICCROM, and UNESCO.

Who should attend?

·       Urban planners and architects

·       Heritage site managers and conservationists

·       Cultural heritage professionals

·       Government officials and policymakers

·       NGOs and development agencies in the heritage sector

·       Professionals preparing for urban heritage certification

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

·       Understand the core principles and standards in urban heritage conservation and management.

·       Apply key international charters and conventions in real-world contexts.

·       Develop integrated heritage management plans within urban development frameworks.

·       Assess the socio-cultural and economic value of heritage sites.

·       Use tools for documentation, risk assessment, and adaptive reuse of heritage structures.

·       Prepare effectively for certification exams and practical assessments in urban heritage.

Introduction to Urban Heritage

o   Definition and typologies of urban heritage

o   Historical evolution of urban centers

o   Tangible and intangible cultural heritage

o   Challenges facing urban heritage today

o   Practical Activity: Mapping heritage assets in a selected city

International Charters and Frameworks

o   UNESCO World Heritage Convention

o   ICOMOS charters (Venice Charter, Burra Charter, HUL approach)

o   ICCROM recommendations and the SDGs

o   Application of heritage doctrines in contemporary urban contexts

o   Practical Activity: Compliance gap analysis for a heritage site

Conservation and Management Techniques

o   Conservation principles: preservation, restoration, rehabilitation

o   Preventive conservation and risk preparedness

o   Modern techniques (laser scanning, photogrammetry, GIS)

o   Practical Activity: Create a risk and intervention matrix for a heritage structure

Heritage Legislation and Policy Planning

o   Comparative review of heritage laws

o   Urban planning policies and heritage integration

o   Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA)

o   Practical Activity: Drafting a policy brief to advocate for heritage inclusion in urban development

Adaptive Reuse and Sustainable Development

o   Principles and best practices of adaptive reuse

o   Sustainability criteria in heritage building rehabilitation

o   Integration into smart city strategies

o   Practical Activity: Develop a reuse plan for a selected urban heritage site

Cultural Significance and Community Engagement

o   Methods of assessing cultural significance

o   Public participation in heritage projects

o   Social value, memory, and identity in heritage discourse

o   Practical Activity: Conduct a stakeholder mapping and outreach plan

Certification Preparation and Practice

o   Overview of international certification bodies and processes

o   Review of certification competencies

o   Sample assessments and mock exams

o   Practical Activity: Simulated certification case study presentation

Fieldwork and Practical Case Studies

o   Analysis of real-world heritage management projects

o   Site assessment and documentation

o   Interviews with urban heritage professionals

o   Practical Activity: Site audit report with SWOT analysis

Digital Technologies in Urban Heritage Management

o   Digital tools: 3D scanning, augmented/virtual reality

o   GIS-based documentation and visualization

o   Digital archives and public platforms