Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training

Programme Overview

Being one of the oldest phenomena, migration is a fact of life. Humans have constantly been moving across societies, however, throughout recent decades such movements have substantially scaled up. An increase in legal inflows supplemented by an enhanced number of asylum seekers showcases that push factors of international migration have become stronger than ever. Today one in every 30 people is a migrant and about 4% of the global population. In the face of such an upward trend, the tensions over migration have been increasing. Unfortunately, migration is too often seen as a threat rather than an opportunity. One of the main reasons behind such perception is the lack of integration in recipient societies. Integration is a proven and effective way for comprehensive migration management. It lays the grounds for security, stability, social harmony, and the prosperity of society as a whole. Integration means migrants can fully engage in society’s economic, social, and political lives, develop their human capital, and foster the economic growth of the host country. This training course has been exclusively developed by Risalat to provide learners with a thorough understanding of migration and refugee integration policies, frameworks, and tools as well as challenges associated with promoting migrant acceptance and rights among host societies.

Host Country Profile By 2021, around 1.5 million migrants lived in Germany making it one of the main recipient destinations. Integration forms a list of core policy areas in Germany and the entire society is tasked with it. Those legally living in the country, can lay claim to federal integration services. These include language instruction, integration in training, work, and education, as well as social integration with special support for women and children. The ultimate goal is to support the realization of migrant potential by integrating them into society and the labor market.

Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Berlin, Germany, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The Programme Strengthens Institutional Capability

• Understanding migration landscape
• Factors of Migration
• Forced migration and host societies
• Understanding integration
• Guiding Principles for Integration and policies
• Understanding Refugee Journey: Mobility, Adaptation, and Integration
• Links between immigration and anti-discrimination
• Rights of refugees
• Service planning and management
• Quality improvement and standards
• Human resources and workforce planning
• Financing and budgeting for services

It is designed for policymakers and analysts, governmental Personnel working on migration and integration issues, members of International organizations focusing on migration and integration and others who want practical, current skills in health, education and social services.

The Growing Importance of Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration

Health, education and social services reach people directly, and their quality depends on planning, management and the use of evidence. Governments and partners expect better results from limited budgets.

Leaders and managers in these sectors face rising demand, staff shortages and new technologies. Strong management skills help institutions plan services, use resources well and show results.

Organisations increasingly require professionals capable of:

• Plan and manage services to meet demand
• Improve quality against standards
• Manage staff and resources effectively
• Use data to guide decisions
• Work with communities and partners

Strong health, education and social services systems help organisations:

• Deliver better services to more people
• Use budgets and staff efficiently
• Meet quality standards
• Show results to government and partners

This Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Who Should Attend This Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training?

This programme is designed for:

• Policymakers and analysts
• Governmental Personnel working on migration and integration issues
• Members of International organizations focusing on migration and integration
• Personnel of NGOs working on migrant and refugee integration into host societies
• Service managers and administrators
• Directors and senior officials
• Planning and policy officers
• Quality and standards officers
• Human resources managers
• Finance and budget officers
• Information and data officers
• Project and programme managers

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the contemporary migration landscape as well as the push and pull factors of the migration and learn how to use that information in the integration process
• Learn how to translate guiding principles of migrant integration into functional policies
• Plan and participate in migrant support initiatives for greater inclusion and integration
• Evaluate existing migrant integration policies and work on their enhancement
• Identify, transfer, and use the best practices of migrant integration
• Explain the main challenges facing their sector
• Plan services that match demand and resources
• Apply quality improvement methods
• Plan and manage the workforce
• Budget and finance services effectively

Each objective is practised during the programme through exercises, cases or group work, so that participants leave able to do it, not only to describe it.

Programme Contents and Structure

Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training Methodology

Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training offers a well-blended mix of theoretical and practical activities. Contemporary adult learning techniques will be applied while delivering the sessions. The open presentation will be supported by group discussions, situational analysis, video examples, and case studies. The presenter will promote the participation of delegates and encourage an interactive learning process. At the end of the programme, the exposure visit will be organized, so that the participants can observe the application of the theoretical material covered in real-time and share the experience of specialists working within the field.

The programme combines:

• Expert-led sessions on current practice
• Regional and international case studies
• Group work and practical exercises
• Simulations and role plays where relevant
• Discussion of participants' own challenges
• Peer learning across institutions and countries
• Practical tools and templates to take back to work
• Daily reflection and action planning

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training, participants will be able to:

• Plan services to meet demand
• Improve quality against standards
• Manage staff and resources effectively
• Use data in decisions
• Work with communities and partners
• Lead improvement in their institution

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Institutional Application of Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training

This programme supports organisations in strengthening:

• Service planning
• Quality management
• Workforce management
• Data use
• Partnerships

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Service plans
• Quality reviews
• Workforce plans
• Performance reports
• Supply planning

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

Regional Relevance & Application

Europe

European institutions apply health, education and social services within detailed regulatory frameworks and reform agendas. Participants from Europe can compare their practice with colleagues from other regions and test how established methods work under different conditions.

Africa

Across Africa, ministries, agencies and project teams working in health, education and social services increasingly operate alongside donor-financed programmes that expect clear systems and evidence. The programme helps participants adapt good practice to the institutions and resources they work with.

Middle East

In the Middle East, national development strategies and diversification plans place growing demands on health, education and social services. Participants explore how to build the capability these plans need inside public bodies and companies.

Asia

Institutions across Asia combine rapid growth with ambitious modernisation programmes. Participants from Asia can share their experience of scaling systems quickly and learn from approaches used elsewhere.

Pacific

Small island and Pacific states face particular constraints of size, distance and capacity. The programme highlights practical, proportionate approaches to health, education and social services that suit smaller institutions.

Holding the programme in Berlin, Germany brings participants together away from their daily pressures, so they can compare how health, education and social services is handled in different settings. The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Host Country Profile – Germany

Programmes, Workshops, Exposures, Training Courses in Berlin, Germany by Risalat Consultants International

Studying away from their own country gives participants time to focus, a fresh view of their own institution and the chance to build a network with colleagues from other countries.

The programme takes place at TBD.

Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Readiness Assessment
• Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner
• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration Training Manual
• Service Planning Template
• Quality Improvement Plan Template
• Workforce Planning Template
• Performance Dashboard Template
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Service Review Checklist
• Improvement Tracking Sheet
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Common Challenges in Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration, And How This Training Helps

How can institutions plan and manage services to meet demand?

The programme addresses this directly on the first day (Sector context and leadership), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions improve quality against standards?

The programme addresses this directly on the second day (Planning and quality), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions manage staff and resources effectively?

The programme addresses this directly on the third day (People and resources), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions use data to guide decisions?

The programme addresses this directly on the fourth day (Information and evidence), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions work with communities and partners?

The programme addresses this directly on the fifth day (Partnerships and action planning), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Promotion of Migrant and Refugee Integration programme take place?

It runs from 21 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026, in Berlin, Germany (TBD). The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for policymakers and analysts, governmental Personnel working on migration and integration issues, members of International organizations focusing on migration and integration, personnel of NGOs working on migrant and refugee integration into host societies, and others who want practical skills in health, education and social services.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in health, education and social services?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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