Training Program
Training and capacity building in Architectural Conservation has been an integral part of OCJRP since its inception.
Workshops are carried out as part of the Training Programme to discuss issues related to application of international standards in architectural conservation. A number of short courses in restoration techniques and methodology (2 weeks to 6 months) are held with the participants of international and local experts. The training generally focuses on the practical aspects (on-the-job training) as well as the theoretical.
Jerusalem – On Monday, 9 March 2026, the specialized training course titled “Emergency Recovery and Management of Cultural Heritage Sites for Engineers and Site Managers in Gaza” was launched onlin
Jerusalem - The Old Cities Revitalization Program at Taawon (Welfare Association) concluded a specialized training course titled “Introduction to Essential Communication
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Old Cities Revitalization Program Al-Taawon (Welfare Association) Foundation successfully concluded a series of three specialized and intensive training courses in the fi
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As part of efforts to enhance practical experience in the architectural heritage sector, an intensive on-the-job training program was implemented, aiming to equip student
Old Cities Revitalization Program Al-Taawon (Welfare Association) concluded a specialized training course in the field of restoration and management of heritage and histo
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The Old City Revival Program at Al-Taawon (Welfare Association) has concluded a specialized training course titled "Introduction to Historical and Architectural Developme
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Old Cities Revitalization Program Al-Taawon (Welfare Association) concluded a specialized training course titled "Strengthening and Supporting Historical Buildings in Eme
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Old Cities Jerusalem, Revitalization Program (OCJRP)-Taawon has completed specialized training course “Damage and Loss Assessment, Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards for Humanita
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Old Cities Jerusalem, Revitalization Programme (OCJRP)-Taawon has completed specialized training course "Local regulations and issues for working within the Old City of Jerusalem."
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The purpose of the course is to increase the knowledge of contractors and engineers working in the field of building restoration in the topic of Structural conservation and rehabi
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The course aims to introduce the participants about Jerusalem history, and the important historical period, its topography and its impact on architecture and architectural development, archit
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The course aims to introduce the participants about the different types of stone decay and deterioration causes in order to be able to conduct a Condition Assessment for the historic st
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The purpose of the course is to increase the knowledge of contractors and engineers working in the field of building restoration in the topic of Structural conservation and rehabilitati
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The course aims to give an introduction about the history of mosaics in the world and Palestine in particular.
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The course provides the basics of theory and history of digital survey.
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The course aims to raise the awareness and abilities of engineers and cities planners, in the topic of retrofitting of buildings and resilient Cities
The course aims to give the participants an introduction about the wood and its uses in old buildings and the importance of preserving it in general, as well as the definition of wood r
The main objective of this course is to enhance and increase the capacity building of architects, engineers and contractors in restoration field, and improve their skills and knowledge in restorati
The main objective of this course is to enhance and increase the capacity building of architects, engineers and contractors in restoration field, and improve their skills and knowledge in restorati
The main objective of this course is to enhance and increase the capacity building of architects, engineers and contractors in restoration field, and improve their skills and knowledge in restorati
The main objective of this course is to enhance and increase the capacity building of architects, engineers and contractors in restoration field, and improve their skills and knowledge in restorati
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Historic Structures: Assessing Structural Behavior of Buildings / Introduction to Structural Conservation
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The Historic Architecture of the Old City of Jerusalem
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Introduction to Mosaic history and restoration
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Historic Structures: Assessing Structural Behavior of Buildings / Introduction to Structural Conservation
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Retrofitting of buildings and Resilient Cities
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Survey and Mapping decay and causes of deterioration of Masonry Buildings: Condition Assessment of historic facades and buildings
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The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage in Ramallah
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The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage inNablus
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Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage in Bethlehem
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The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage in Nazareth
I worked in the Old City of Jerusalem Revitalisation Programme as Civil Engineering for 10 years, and we a continuously suffering from a lack of workers, craftsmen specialists in the field of resto
A Core Course on (The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage in Jerusalem) was held between 17.11.2013 and 15.01.2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Two short intensive courses were carried out between 14-16/4/2014 and 16-20/4/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
A short intensive course was carried out between 05.04.2014 and 07.04.2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem that was given by Dr. Simone Ricca.
A Core Course on (Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects for Professionals) was held between 22.01.2013 and 19.03.2013 in the Old City of Nablus in partnership with
Two short intensive courses were carried out between 22/6/2013 - 17/07/2013 and 13/10/2013 - 28/11/2013 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
wo short intensive courses were carried out between 1-3/6/2013 and 30-03/4/2013 in the Old City of Nablus in partnership with Al-Najah University.
A short intensive course was carried out between 20-23/04/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
A Core Course on (Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects for Professionals) was held between 09.06.2013 and 27.08.2013 in the Old City o
An eight weeks Core Course on “The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage’ was held in Jerusalem between March 3rd 2010 and May 17th,2010.
which took place on October 3rd 2009 in Jerusalem and end on December 7th, 2009 (with a two-week break) . The training course was attended by 11 participants
Once the curriculum was agreed between Welfare and ICCROM in coordination with UNESCO the course was announced in local papers and sent to a number of relevant local institutions, over 40 app
A short intensive course was carried out between 13-15/05/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
We contractors and workers in the field of restoration in the Old City of Jerusalem, are suffering from the lack of manpower and skill labor due to the I
The course was carried out between 28-4 Jul, 2010, with 6 participants. The Course focused on “Recording, Documentation and Information Managements of Built Heritage in Jerusalem “
A short intensive course was carried out between 6-8/05/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The course was carried out between 2-5 June, 2010, with 16 participants.
This Course was started on April 26th , 2009 , and completed on April 28 , 2009 .
The course was carried out between 12-17 June, 2010, with 12 participants. The Course focused on “Conservation of Historic Building “
Results of this activity:
This Course was started on September 26th , 2009 , and completed on September 30th , 2009 .Over 21 applications were received and 16 candidates were selected to attend to this course , twelve
The course was carried out between 27 – 28 March, 2010, with 15 participants.
Under the title of "Restoration and Rehabilitation of Housing in Jerusalem's Historic Urban Core", Welfare Association signed a 1.3 million Euros grant agreement through the European Union.
A short intensive course was carried out between 05.04.2014 and 07.04.2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem that was given by Dr. Simone Ricca.
Two short intensive courses were carried out between 14-16/4/2014 and 16-20/4/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
A Core Course on (The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage in Jerusalem) was held between 17.11.2013 and 15.01.2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Within the framework of the project for housing condition survey, At least 300 residential units will be covered.
A Core Course on (Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects for Professionals) was held between 22.01.2013 and 19.03.2013 in the Old City of Nablus in partnership with
A Core Course on (Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects for Professionals) was held between 09.06.2013 and 27.08.2013 in the Old City of Nablus in partnership with
Two short intensive courses were carried out between 22/6/2013 - 17/07/2013 and 13/10/2013 - 28/11/2013 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
wo short intensive courses were carried out between 1-3/6/2013 and 30-03/4/2013 in the Old City of Nablus in partnership with Al-Najah University.
A short intensive course was carried out between 20-23/04/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
A short intensive course was carried out between 6-8/05/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
A short intensive course was carried out between 13-15/05/2014 in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The course was carried out between 2-5 June, 2010, with 16 participants.
This Course was started on April 26th , 2009 , and completed on April 28 , 2009 .
The course was carried out between 12-17 June, 2010, with 12 participants. The Course focused on “Conservation of Historic Building “
This Course was started on September 26th , 2009 , and completed on September 30th , 2009 .Over 21 applications were received and 16 candidates were selected to attend to this course , twelve
The course was carried out between 27 – 28 March, 2010, with 15 participants.
The Old City of Jerusalem Revitalisation Programme / Welfare Association hold recently a seminar entitled “Role of Local Institution in the Preservation of Architectural, Historical, an
Once the curriculum was agreed between Welfare and ICCROM in coordination with UNESCO the course was announced in local papers and sent to a number of relevant local institutions, over 40 applicati
which took place on October 3rd 2009 in Jerusalem and end on December 7th, 2009 (with a two-week break) . The training course was attended by 11 participants
An eight weeks Core Course on “The Conservation and Management of the Built Heritage’ was held in Jerusalem between March 3rd 2010 and May 17th,2010.
The course is conducting in Egypt and started on 2nd of July,2010 , till the 4th of July, 2010 with 8 Participants , most of them were trained by the courses which were conducted by the Archi
Core Course
Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects -Birzeit University
Site Management Planning and Management of Conservation Projects -Birzeit University
Short Course
Terrestrial Laser Scanning: from data acquisition to deliverable
Short intensive course :Terrestrial Laser Scanning: from data acquisition to deliverablesJerusalem Old Cities Revitalization Program- Taawon’s with a generous fund from Arab Fund for Economic and