Teaching method

Our training program employs a diverse range of teaching methods to stimulate engagement and collaboration between participants. The interleaving of theory and practice favors assimilation of the target skills.

They consist of:

  • Expert-Led Sessions: Led by experienced professionals from the industry and academia, these sessions promote knowledge sharing and skill-building.
  • Practical Case Studies: Group discussions, and hands-on exercices encourage participants to exchange industry experiences, practices, and valuable insights with fellow professionals.

Each participant completes a self-proposed personal project following these milestones:

  • Pre-Course Assignment: Participants will submit a brief abstract outlining their independent project proposal, which they will work on throughout the course.
  • Continuous practice: The participants apply the skills seen during classes to their project throughout the year.
  • Final Presentation: An oral presentation concludes this personal project where participants showcase their accomplishments and highlight the skills, they’ve developed during the training program.


The organizing staff

  • Cristel Pelsser – Academic director, UCLouvain
  • Antonio Paolillo – Academic director, VUB
  • Moussa Amrani
  • James Jerson Ortiz Vega
  • Pascal Fontaine, ULiège
  • Joël Goossens, ULB
  • Michel Thauvoye, Alstom
  • Thierry Lecomte, Clearsy
  • David Deharbe, Clearsy
  • Joachim Vandersleyen, AISIN
  • Robert Darimont, Respect-IT
  • Franck Vandenbroeke, Dekimo Experts


The various modules will also be conducted by numerous speakers and field experts with extensive knowledge and expertise on the subject. See the website for more detailed information.