SNA Calabria Training Center

To coordinate training activities, the Centre is managed by a Coordination Committee , composed of representatives of the institutions involved:

• Hon. Giusi Princi , for the Calabria Region - President;
• Dr. Paolo Vicchiarello , Head of the Civil Service Department;
• Dr. Immacolata Postiglione , for the National School of Administration;
• Prof. Daniele Cananzi , for the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria.

The Committee is supported by a  Technical Directorate, coordinated by Prof. Daniele Cananzi and composed of:

• Dr. Giovanna Barreca , for the Calabria Region;
• Dr. Alessandra Cinquantaquattro , for the SNA;

The Directorate's functions include managing enrollment, supporting course management, communicating, organizing training events, and coordinating course evaluation and certification activities..

Simplified financial accounting for small local authorities

The training initiative aims to provide participants with the knowledge tools necessary for the practical application of the legislation governing the preparation of simplified financial statements for local authorities that do not adopt ordinary economic and financial accounting, with particular reference to the Ministerial Decree of 21 October 2021 and Legislative Decree no. 118/2011.

The course alternates theoretical and regulatory insights with practical and operational activities, with the aim of guiding participants in preparing a simplified financial statement through the analysis of real-world cases, application examples, and simulations.

Teacher:

Riccardo Mussari – Full Professor of Business Economics

Recipients:

· Financial managers of municipalities with a population of less than 5,000 inhabitants

· Accounting instructors of municipalities with a population of less than 5,000 inhabitants

Duration and modalities:

12 hours in total, spread over 2 days in person.

Dates and times:

• June 9, 2026, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

• June 10, 2026, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Site:

SNA Calabria Territorial Training Center – Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria – Palazzo Zani, Via dei Bianchi n. 2 (near the Central Post Office), Reggio Calabria.

Main topics:

· inventory and financial situation;

· classification of the provisions set forth by the Ministerial Decree of 21 October 2021 within the harmonized accounting system referred to in Legislative Decree no. 118/2011;

· analysis of the balance sheet module of the integrated chart of accounts;

· evaluation criteria and recurring application cases;

· reconciliation between financial statement data and asset and liability balance sheet values;

· determination of the items of the balance sheet through extra-accounting means;

· net worth;

· notes on the management report and the explanatory notes;

· analysis of the financial situation by margins and ratios.

Registration:

By  4:00 PM on June 5, 2026, using the following link: POLO FORMATIVO TERRITORIALE SNA DELLA CALABRI - Fill in the form

Selection and participation criteria:

Only personnel who fall within the indicated eligible categories will be admitted. Admission to the course will be based on the chronological order of application submission. Within the available spaces, a balanced participation of the various Territorial Authorities and interested categories of recipients will be ensured .

This page is currently being updated. Registration links for additional courses will be posted soon.

Year 2026

Citizenship and Interculturality - 12 hours

• Date: June 4, 5, 2026;
• Headquarters: Palazzo Zani, Reggio Calabria;
• Members: nd;
• Participants: nd.
• Main topics covered:
  • citizenship and interculturality;
  • citizenship from the administrative point of view: best practices and critical issues;
  • citizenship of the European Union;
  • administrative procedure for the acquisition of Italian citizenship pursuant to Law No. 91/1992;
  • Reception of accompanied minors; Reception and Integration System (SAI).

The National Health Service (NHS) budget: how to implement the PNRR accrual reform (article 1.15) - 20 hours

• Dates: May 14, 15, 28, 29, 2026;
• Headquarters: Palazzo Zani, Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 63;
• Participants: nd.
• Main topics covered:
  • budgetary systems in the framework of accounting harmonization;
  • budget and cost-effectiveness in the healthcare sector;
  • financial statement evaluation aspects. 

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence: The Art of the Prompt – Basic Course - 12 hours

• Dates: May 25 and 26, 2026;
• Headquarters: Palazzo Zani, Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 391;
• Participants: nd.
• Main topics covered:
  • use of AI in public administration;
  • prompt design for generative AI;
  • applications for data analysis and management;
  • drafting documents and deeds with AI;
  • ethical and legal profiles.

Course “Principles of Public Management” – 30 hours

• Dates: April 15, 16, 22, 23 and 24, 2026;
• Headquarters: Palazzo Zani, Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 390;
• Participants: 31.
• Main topics covered:
  • principles of management and organization in the public administration;
  • organizational behavior and individual dynamics;
  • project management in complex organizations;
  • analysis of the context and organizational processes;
  • change and resistance management;
  • impact and implications of artificial intelligence.

Integrated Security Policies Course – 24 hours

• Dates: April 20, 21, 29 and 30, 2026;
• Headquarters: Palazzo Zani, Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 86;
• Participants: 20;
• Main topics covered:
  • integrated security;
  • local governance;
  • coordination between the Region and local authorities;
  • operational tools for managing urban security;
  • analysis and evaluation of the impacts of public policies.

Year 2025

Course "Project Planning Support in the Context of European Cohesion Policies" - 12 hours

• 1st Edition: January 30 and 31, 2025;
• II Edition: 6 and 7 March 2025;
• Location: Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 140;
• Participants: 72;
• Main topics covered:
  • strategic and executive planning;
  • use of the Logical Framework;
  • governance and partnership aspects.

Course "Monitoring and Reporting of PNRR Projects: ReGIS System" - 14 hours 

• 1st Edition: from 3 to 13 June 2025;
• 2nd Edition: from 7 to 11 July 2025;
• III Edition: from 10 to 14 November 2025;
• IV Edition: from 17 to 21 November 2025;
• V Edition: from 1 to 5 December 2025;
• Location: Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 494;
• Participants: 278;
• Main topics covered:
  • PNRR: reference regulatory framework;
  • the single ReGiS system: Guidelines and operation;
  • the structure of the ReGis system.

• 1st Edition: July 16 and 17, 2024;
• II Edition: November 21 and 22, 2024;
• Locations: Polo SNA RC and Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria;
• Members: 175;
• Participants: 53;
• Main topics covered:
  • organizational communication;
  • active listening;
  • emotional intelligence;
  • social networks and digital PR for local governments.

Year 2024

"Effective Communication in Local Authorities" Course - 11 hours 

"Training and Transparency in Public Administration" – Transparency Day

November 28, 2024 - Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria.

Main topics covered: integrating artificial intelligence into public administration, the principle of trust in the new Procurement Code, and strengthening public-private partnerships. 

Interventions:

Prof. Giuseppe Zimbalatti, rector of the Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria ;

Prof. Francesco Manganaro, Director of the School of Specialization for Legal Professions at the Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabri; 

Dr. Caterina Criscenti, President of the TAR Calabria – Reggio Calabria Section; 

Professor Remo Morzenti Pellegrini, Vice President of the National School of Administration and Full Professor of Administrative Law at the University of Bergamo. 

Course "Public Procurement with MePA RDOs: Simple, Fast, and Transparent"

Period: September - December 2024;

Delivered on the platform: FNA – PNRR Academy;

Made in collaboration with SNA, MEF, CONSIP;

Main topics covered: MePA Portal, Management of Simple and Advanced Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Optimization of purchasing activities through Catalogue Ordering.

Certificates issued throughout Italy: 10,066.

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In addition to being a training center of excellence, the Center has proven to be a driving force for the region's economic and tourism development. The initiative not only promotes the development of human capital, but also enhances the local hospitality system, generating new opportunities for the tourism and commercial sectors. Participation in this initiative allows industry professionals to increase their visibility nationally through inclusion in an official list that will be published on the SNA's institutional website. This tool facilitates access to the best hospitality solutions for faculty and course participants, further contributing to the promotion and development of the local economic fabric.

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Despite its recent establishment, the SNA Center in Reggio Calabria has quickly positioned itself as the leading Italian training center, followed by the one in Piedmont. This achievement highlights the strategic role of training in the modernization of public administration and underscores the growing importance of Calabria in the national landscape.

Born from the need to enhance the skills of public employees and, at the same time, support the local economy, the Center is a key element in bridging the gap between Northern and Southern Italy. Its highly qualified training programs are contributing to the growth of local institutions, the development of competent leaders, and the construction of a more effective and efficient public administration. 

In the three-year period 2023–2025 the Centre recorded the following results:

• · Courses activated: 3
• · Total editions delivered: 9
• · Number of members: 809
• · Number of participants: 403
• · Affiliated tourist accommodation facilities: 23
• · Affiliated catering establishments: 9