The participants

Target group

This course is designed for:

• National civil servants from EU member states involved in EU-funded actions;
• Consultants and Business Analysts;
• Administrative and Finance Officers seeking to broaden their project procurement and management knowledge of EU-funded projects;
• Project and Programme Managers looking to update and improve their processes, methodologies, techniques and skills to successfully achieve project objectives in a variety of funding opportunities;
• Science Officers managing scientific research projects;
• NGOs;
• Universities, research centres, and think tanks;
• Implementing partners of EU-funded projects;
• Officials from the EU institutions;
• Other professionals and academics working in the management of EU-funded projects from both EU and non-EU countries. 

Participation criteria

This course is designed for professionals involved in the management or implementation of EU-funded projects, in line with the target profiles outlined above.

Participants should have a university degree, a very good command of English, and at least one year of professional experience in managing or implementing EU-funded projects.

Please note that many examples and case studies used in this programme stem from the field of EU development cooperation and external action, which can be applied in a wide range of different contexts. 

Seats for this course are limited to ensure an optimal interactive environment that fosters discussions and facilitates networking. The College of Europe reserves the right to select participants based on their academic and professional profile. 

Our former participants say:

“The training met all the criteria of my Department’s Learning & Development Unit and exceeded my personal expectations. From the comfortable and beautiful surroundings of the college in historic Bruges the trainers equipped me with valuable skills and examples that I can use in my role as National Contact Point for EU funds. I feel I have developed professionally and can assist potential applicants and better manage expectations, enhancing their experience of the application process. I would not hesitate to recommend the course to both private and public entities who are interested in applying for EU funding.”

– 2024 edition participant

“The trainers were incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. Their ability to blend theory with real-world applications was especially helpful for someone like me, who has more practical experience than theoretical knowledge. The course gave me a clear, structured approach that fit perfectly with my practical experience, and also encouraged side thinking, which has given me new and fresh perspectives to use at work.”

– 2024 edition participant

“By interacting with colleagues from different backgrounds and jobs, I had the opportunity to learn different approaches and working methods which can be extremely inspiring and eye-opening for one's future career steps. Overall, it has been a very intense, informative and insightful experience that has provided me with a solid knowledge base on EU project management.”

– 2021 edition participant.

The trainers

The sessions are delivered by high-level speakers from the expert network of the College of Europe, which comprises academics, practitioners, and project experts with a sound experience in the field of design and management of EU-funded opportunities.

Our trainers are looking forward to meeting you!