Regional Migration Training Centre
About the Migration Training Centre
The migration management and mixed migration flows, involving various categories of migrants, created the need to establish a Migration Training Centre that would consolidate, systematize, and make available in one place all trainings and relevant information covering all areas of migration flows we face today.
The Migration Training Centre was established in accordance with Article 13 of the Law on Migration Management, which stipulates that the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration is responsible for providing training and capacity-building for individuals working in the field of migration management.
To maintain the quality of services provided to different categories of migrants, it is essential to ensure a continuous supply of qualified personnel. Training Centre Plandiste institutionalizes knowledge transfer and training through the development of tailored training modules and cooperation with competent authorities, local governments, organizations, universities, and institutions both in Serbia and abroad.
The Commissariat for Refugees and Migration, as the institution responsible for implementing the Law on Migration Management, possesses the staff, knowledge, experience, capacity, and mechanisms to transfer that knowledge to others. Over the past years, cooperation has been established with other competent authorities, international organizations, civil society organizations, the academic community, and experts from Serbia and the region who have participated in the development and implementation of training sessions and relevant events, thereby improving the quality of available trainings and information.
Today, Training Centre Plandiste provides significant support to staff who come into contact with various categories of migrants, as well as to other stakeholders—academic institutions, researchers, the media, and others interested in the field of migration.
Thanks to the improved capacities of the Migration Training Centre and enhanced regional cooperation, trainings in the field of migration management have become available throughout the region.
By sharing experiences, strengthening cooperation, and involving leading global and regional experts, conditions are being created to improve migration management practices in the region and beyond through specialized trainings and relevant events.
The Migration Training Centre was established as part of the project “Support to the Improvement of Migration and Asylum Management in Serbia,” implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with support from the British Embassy from 2017 to 2019. The project supported the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration in the initial phase of establishing the Training Centre. The goal was to create a sustainable structure capable of providing high-quality trainings, supporting the development of strategic documents and plans, and utilizing modern technologies and applications.
The Migration Training Centre has enabled international recognition of the practices and experience that the Republic of Serbia has developed over the past 30 years in working with refugees, internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and other categories of migrants—experiences that can be useful in other crisis areas. At the same time, through international cooperation, it has enabled the promotion of good practices and policies present in the region and beyond.
The Commissariat for Refugees and Migration of the Republic of Serbia has been accredited by the National Academy for Public Administration to implement professional development programs in public administration. The accreditation, awarded on January 8, 2025, covers the fields of human rights protection, data confidentiality, and social affairs.
Under this prestigious accreditation, the Commissariat will deliver trainings at the now-accredited Training Centre in Plandiste, enabling professionals engaged in migration management to enhance their knowledge and skills. The trainings are primarily intended for employees in state and local administrations, international organizations, NGOs, and students who wish to expand their knowledge in the field of migration. This accreditation marks a significant step in the continuous improvement of professional capacities in the fields of migration and human rights protection, contributing to the strengthening of professional standards in public administration.
Digital Regional Migration Training Centre for the Western Balkans
As part of the project “Strengthening the Regional Cooperation on Migration Management between the Western Balkans and Neighboring EU Member States in Line with EU Law and International Standards – MIRCO,” the Migration Training Centre has been transformed into a Digital Regional Migration Training Centre, becoming a regional hub for education and knowledge exchange in migration and asylum management.
The project contributed to strengthening the technical and digital capacities of the Centre, including the development of a new website with a comprehensive e-learning platform and e-library, creating new opportunities for skills development and continuous learning for stakeholders in the field of migration in the region. Alongside the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration of the Republic of Serbia, key regional partners include the Ministry of Interior of North Macedonia, Ministry of Interior of Montenegro, and the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina, all contributing to the advancement of the Regional Migration Training Centre.
The e-learning platform of the Regional Centre offers a modern, user-friendly digital space tailored to the needs of institutional users and project partners in the Western Balkans. It plays a key role in strengthening institutional capacities and fostering cooperation in migration and asylum management across the region.
Capacity of the Migration Training Centre
The Migration Training Centre features a conference hall with a capacity of up to 150 people, a large room for up to 80 people (which can be divided into two smaller rooms), training rooms for up to 20 people each (one equipped with computers) and Distance learning systems and video conferencing capabilities. In addition, the Centre is equipped with simultaneous interpretation equipment, projectors, and smart boards. The facility can accommodate 85 participants and supports the organization of parallel training sessions and events. The Centre also operates an online platform that consolidates all relevant migration-related information and provides access to digital training modules.
Funding for these training activities is secured through the budget of the Republic of Serbia, as well as through donations and other legally defined sources.
Conference Hall
A conference hall with a capacity of up to 150 people, equipped with simultaneous interpretation system, projectors, surround sound, smart boards, video conferencing equipment, and an audio-video control room.
Training Rooms
A large training room with a capacity of up to 80 people (which can be divided into two smaller rooms), and three small training rooms with a capacity of up to 20 people each, all equipped with computers.
Accommodation Facilities
The Training Centre also offers accommodation for participants, with a total of 85 available beds, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay during training sessions.
