Leaders in Urban Transport

The “Leaders in Urban Transport” training, jointly organized by UITP and Metro Istanbul at our regional training center, is designed for diverse aspiring urban transportation leaders.

This programme tailors training for professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders in transportation planning and management, including transportation professionals, government officials, urban planners, transportation researchers, public transit managers, private sector innovators, and non-profit advocates. It bridges theory and practice, fosters networking, and prepares individuals for leadership roles in the globalized urban transportation industry.

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• Join a prominent group of selected executives and leaders from public transport operators, authorities and industries
• Join an exclusive programme and engage with UITP’s executive leadership, the public transport industry, experts and professionals from the private and public sectors
• Expand your network worldwide and prepare your career in the sector of public transport in an ever more globalised industry
• Deepen and diversify your knowledge and expertise in public transport and develop your managerial and leadership skills

• Get inspired by our trainers, understand the main concepts and learn from successful best practice
• Participate in interactive plenary sessions with introductions by course leaders, presentations by trainers and open discussions with participants
• Challenge your practical knowledge on urban transport planning
• Address the topic from an international perspective, enriched by different cultural approaches and points of views
• Participate in workshops allowing you to apply to a concrete case the main principles and tools learned
• Benefit from a unique exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals
• Be part of the discussion platform with other future leaders

UITP Training Programmes and all related processes are certified for ISO29990:2010 – the standard for learning services for non-formal education and training.

A good level of English is a compulsory requirement to attend the training.

Our program targets aspiring urban transportation leaders, including professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders responsible for urban transportation planning and management. Here’s a breakdown of the potential audience:

1. Transportation Professionals: Planners, engineers, project managers in government or private sectors.
2. Government Officials: Policymakers and city planners shaping urban transportation.
3. Urban Planners: Integrating transportation into development plans.
4. Transportation Researchers:Academics focused on transport studies.
5. Public Transit Managers: Leaders of city transit systems.
6. Private Sector: Transportation-related companies and innovators.
7. Non-profit Organizations: Advocates for sustainable urban transport.

The audience varies based on program focus to leadership development, technical skills enhancement, policy advocacy, or a combination thereof. We tailor the training to meet the specific needs and goals of the individuals within these various categories.

Our skillful trainers are composed of international experts and professionals with extensive experience and knowledge in urban transport.