Cultural Management Practitioner

A hands-on qualification program that builds the skills to design and manage cultural projects and organizations.

Why this program?

The cultural sector is growing — are your tools growing with it?

As cultural initiatives expand across the Kingdom, the need grows for professionals who can manage culture with expertise, not passion alone.

The Cultural Management Practitioner program was designed to bridge the gap between creativity and management, and between an idea and its sustainability.

Who is this program for?

Designed for real practitioners in the cultural sector and those active in it.

  • Professionals working in government, private and non-profit cultural organizations
  • Managers of cultural initiatives and programs
  • Freelancers and founders of cultural projects
  • Anyone looking to build a professional career in culture

What will you learn?

7 knowledge and practical courses

Introduction to Cultural Management

Understanding the cultural ecosystem, governance and strategic planning.

Economics of Culture

Funding models, sustainability and economic indicators.

Cultural Psychology

Audience behavior, methods of influence and building impactful cultural campaigns.

Cultural Project Management

From idea to implementation and evaluation.

Marketing and Financing Culture

Building sustainable marketing plans, partnerships and sponsorships.

Cultural Mediation

Managing the relationship between the cultural product and the audience.

Cultural Talent Management

Designing talent discovery and development programs.

Graduation project

Participants deliver an applied graduation project in which they put into practice the knowledge and skills gained from the program.

Program tools

An integrated, applied learning experience

  • Interactive lectures and workshops
  • Specialized reading
  • Guided listening
  • Expert meetings
  • Case studies
  • Applied training

Program timeline

  • Registration opens: 8 September
  • Registration closes: 22 September
  • Application screening and interviews: 22 September – 6 October
  • Payment completion and confirmation of admission: 7 – 12 October
  • Courses phase: October – November
  • Graduation project defense: 12 December
  • Closing ceremony: 30 December

Program accreditation

The program is accredited by the British organization Pearson, ensuring alignment with global quality standards in professional education and improving the chances of international recognition of the certificate.

Apply now

Register now and join the second cohort of cultural management leaders