Micro-credentials
Microcredenziali in Gender Studies
CONTATTI 
COURSE SUMMARY
The pathway to earning the micro-credentials in Gender Studies offers interdisciplinary training on gender, equity and inclusion. You will gain knowledge, develop critical-thinking skills and use practical tools, drawing on the research and academic expertise of various departments of the University of Trento.
The course in Gender Studies addresses topics ranging from the analysis of inequalities to the design of inclusive policies. Students can choose from a selection of specialised courses, earn digital certifications and build a personalised pathway, with guaranteed quality and professional networking opportunities.
The aim is to develop an analytical approach to gender dynamics and to apply transversal skills to educational, social and workplace contexts. The pathway emphasises the link between academic research and inclusive practices on priority issues for society that call for methods and solutions geared towards cultural change.
What are micro-credentials?
If you complete the entire pathway, you will earn a micro-credential: a certification attesting the full set of skills you have developed in the programme. It is an additional qualification, independent of your degree programme, which you can follow alongside your studies or as a stand-alone enrichment course.
The course in brief
OVERVIEW
- Developing critical awareness of gender inequalities;
- applying inclusive approaches in research, communication and organisational policies;
- analysing, designing and evaluating equality practices and policies;
- promoting a gender perspective in academic pathways and lifelong learning.
To complete the pathway, you must earn at least 16 university credits (CFUs) in the 2026–2027 academic year by passing at least 3 of the courses listed below. Credits earned in the same courses (or equivalent courses) during the 2025–2026 academic year will also be recognised.
Once these requirements are met, you will receive an Open Badge (the digital micro-credential) and, on request, a certificate of attendance.
Teaching activities will take place at the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, the Department of Humanities, the Department of Sociology and Social Research, and the Faculty of Law.
- Design and Social Inclusion (taught in English)
Credits (CFU): 6
Course code: 155006
SSD (scientific-disciplinary sector): SPS/07
New 2024 SSD: GSPS-05/A
- Social Psychology of Gender (taught in English)
Credits (CFU): 4
Course code: 150217
SSD: M-PSI/05
New 2024 SSD: PSIC-03/A
- Personal and Occupational Effects of Gender Competency Questioning (internal placement with 20 hours of lectures; taught in English)
Credits (CFU): 2
Course code: 150192
SSD: M-PSI/06
New 2024 SSD: PSIC-03/B
- Questioni di genere: attori, processi, politiche (Previously: “Questioni di genere nella ricerca politica e sociale” academic year 2025-2026)
Credits (CFU): 6
Course code: 135561
SSD: SPS/07
New 2024 SSD: GSPS-05/A
- Genere e diversità
Credits (CFU): 8
Course code: 136012
SSD: SPS/09
New 2024 SSD: GSPS-08/A
- Diritto e genere (gender studies)
Credits (CFU): 6
Course code: 25541
SSD: IUS/10
New 2024 SSD: GIUR-06/A
- Studi di genere
Credits (CFU): 6
Course code: 130182
SSD: L-LIN/11
New 2024 SSD: ANGL-01/B
The pathway is free of charge and open to students who are correctly enrolled for the 2026/27 academic year in a bachelor's, master's or professional master's degree programme.
The courses must be included in your study plan in accordance with the deadlines and procedures set for completing the study plan of your degree programme.
ISCRIVITI
To register, you must complete the online application form. The deadline is 12:00 noon on 14 October 2026.
Students in first- and second-cycle programmes with active enrolment for the 2026/27 academic year may apply. All applicants will receive an email with the outcome of the selection (admission or rejection).
