Courses
ADVANCED TRAINING COURSE
The Support Administrator. New Perspectives: The Person, Information, Training
3rd Edition
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With the support of:
Location:
online
Duration: 100 hours
Starts: April 2026
Fee: €1,016.00 in 2 instalments
Enrolment status: open
The Course is sponsored by the Scuola Superiore dell'Avvocatura and therefore 20 continuing professional development credits are awarded, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations on Continuing Professional Development approved by the National Bar Council
45 credits are recognized (33 professional development credits and 12 ethics credits)
by the
National Council of Social Workers.
The course ID code will be announced as soon as CNOAS communicates it.
Open Day
It will take place online on 30 March 2026 from 2 pm to 3 pm. Register to find out all about the course.
The Course aims to qualify, integrate and strengthen the welfare system, providing professionals and associations working in the social and healthcare, social services and advocacy sectors with the tools needed to serve as Support Administrators. The initiative also seeks to address the Third Sector’s need for increasing professionalization among its practitioners, combining technical expertise with a focus on interpersonal relationships.
The specific objective of this training program is to prepare a social support and protection professional, as provided for by current legislation, to assist people who, due to illness or physical or mental disabilities, are unable to manage their own affairs and carry out the normal activities of daily life independently.
At the end of the course, a Certificate of Attendance will be issued, subject to attendance at at least 80% of the classes.
OBJECTIVES
The course aims to train professionals to acquire knowledge and skills relating to the law governing support administration, as introduced in the Italian Civil Code, enabling them to be included on the lists maintained by the Guardianship Judges in the various regions.
The primary role of a Support Administrator is to protect people who are partially or fully unable to manage their daily activities independently, by providing temporary or permanent support and ensuring flexible, personalised protection of their interests. Upon completion of the course, participants may apply to join the Register of Expert Support Administrators established by LUMSA Human Academy.
Course overview and objectives
Professional Profile
The Support Administrator is a legal role established to provide protection and assistance to people who, due to an illness or physical or mental disability, are wholly or partially, or temporarily, unable to manage their own affairs independently.
This provision also allows anyone who anticipates a possible future loss of capacity to ask the Guardianship Judge to appoint a qualified person to provide care and manage their assets.
The appointment and role of a support administrator are governed by Law No. 6 of 9 January 2004, which introduced this role into the Italian legal system to protect the dignity, remaining autonomy and fundamental rights of the individual.
Admission requirements, target audience and qualifications awarded
Bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates in law, economics, psychology and social sciences. Lawyers, psychologists, social workers, accountants, representatives of the Third Sector and representatives of religious communities.
Directors and Scientific Committee
DIRECTORS
Prof. Giampaolo Frezza
Full Professor of Civil Law, Director of the Department (GEC: Law, Economics and Communication) at LUMSA University, Palermo campus
Attorney Francesca Sassano
Attorney admitted to the Supreme Court, expert mediator in supported decision-making
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Sister Marilena Argentieri, President of CNEC
Lawyer Giuseppe Nadir Guaricci, National Council Member and Head of UNEBA’s distance learning service
Dr Giuseppe Palo, Councillor, National Council of the Order of Social Workers (CNOAS)
Prof. Stefano Zamagni, President of LHA
Course Schedule and Structure
PROGRAMME
MODULE I
I ADMINISTER THE PERSON: BEYOND BARRIERS AND DIFFICULTIES
MODULE II
THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR A SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR: TIMELINES, CHALLENGES AND THE DECREE
MODULE III
THE ROLE OF THE SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR: PERSONAL CARE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
MODULE IV
AT THE BENEFICIARY’S SERVICE:
FAMILY SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICE
MODULE V
APPOINTING A LEGAL ENTITY AS SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR: POSSIBLE FUTURES AND COMPLEXITIES
MODULE VI
SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONAL RIGHTS
THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED:
WORKSHOPS, CASE STUDIES,
ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRES AT THE END OF EACH MODULE.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Total training hours: 100,
online synchronous.
Minimum number of participants: 20
Maximum number of participants: 60
Applications for accreditation with the professional associations will be submitted.
Duration and Schedule
DURATION
100 hours, divided as follows:
Friday 2:00 pm–6:00 pm,
Saturday 9:00 am–1:00 pm / 2:00 pm–6:00 pm
SCHEDULE:
Friday 10/04/2026
Saturday, 11/04/2026
Friday, 17 April 2026
Saturday, 18/04/2026
Friday 8/05/2026
Saturday 9/05/2026
Friday, 15/05/2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Friday 22/05/2026
Saturday 23/05/2026
Friday 29/05/2026
Saturday 30/05/2026
Friday 06/05/2026
Saturday 06/06/2026
Fees and Discounts
COST
€ 1016.00, including the € 16.00 virtual stamp duty (refundable only if the course is not activated/the applicant is not admitted to the course. The virtual stamp duty will not be refunded). The amount must be paid as follows:
- first installment of €516.00 upon enrollment;
- Second installment of €500.00, due by January 31, 2026.
Payment must be made by bank transfer to: Lumsa Human Academy – Fondazione Luigia Tincani ETS Intesa San Paolo IBAN IT 72 W 03069 09606 100000 189585 (please include your first and last name and the course title in the payment reference).
Full payment is required for the certificate of attendance to be issued.
DISCOUNTS
Lumsa students and former students, CNEC, Keep-on and UNEBA members receive a 20% discount, excluding the € 16.00 virtual stamp duty. To receive the discount, students and former students of Lumsa or members of CNEC, Keep-on and UNEBA must provide a self-certification upon enrollment.
Partners
CNEC
KEEP ON ASSOCIATION
UNEBA
