“European Project Planning” Erasmus+ course programme. Spain

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Programme Course: ​EUROPEAN PROJECTS DESIGN, MANAGEMENT AND
FUNDING
Place: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (Canary Islands) ­SPAIN
Socio Europe is a Course Provider registered for Erasmus+
Pre­registration and information Email: info@internship.es
This course is designed to provide participants with an in­depth knowledge and practical
skills in handling the whole process of project management specifically relating to
Erasmus+, the EU Programme 2014­2020 for Education, Training, Youth and Sport.
The course will address these objectives:
● EU institutions structure, functioning and policies, and with an understanding of the
EU funding methods and Project Cycle Management tools and techniques. At the end
of the course, participants will be able to coordinate and manage European projects
according to the guidelines set by the European Commission.
● To gain specific competences and skills. The course didactic method is based on a
practice­oriented approach, which aims at transferring knowledge through a
learning­by­doing process. Participants acquire specific skills on: acquire knowledge
and practical information about EU policies and funding opportunities 2014­2020
(Especially Erasmus +) through specific and project­oriented learning session.
● Learn and get guidance on Project Cycle Management, structuring the project idea
and drafting a EU project, Project management, implementation and reporting.
● Learn and get guidance on the preparation and management of application form,
budget and contractual aspects through concrete examples and direct evidence.
● Learn how to follow the project design from the preparatory phase to the follow up;
● improve their relationship skills for working in group and cooperating with different
partners in a cross­cultural environment.
● How to build successful partnerships with national and international organizations;
● Acquire knowledge about successful projects and best practices related to european
funds; Share experiences and points of view through intercultural exchanges
structured according to a problem solving approach.

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Day 1
Welcome aperitif with personal presentation of the participants and organizations
(icebreaker game)
General context of the EU financing (EU funds and project types)
EU projects basic characteristics
EU project manager skills
Day 2
Methodology and objectives presentation with learning needs analysis
Overview on EU Programmes 2014­2020 and Erasmus+: general objectives, important
features, institutions involved
Some experiences about our prior projects, case analysis, best practices
Project work: How to prepare a successful proposal
Day 3
Inside Erasmus+: Centralised and Decentralised actions,
Inside Erasmus+: Key Action 1­2­3
Day 4
Focus on Key Action 2: Sector Skills Alliances and Strategic Partnership
Budgeting, funding management, financial procedures
Project work: Project Approved, Technical and financial management
Day 5
How to find successful partners for your project
Laboratory: draft your own project
Projects presentation, analysis, discussion
Project work: Key transversal aspect (evaluation, dissemination,exploitation of results,
Sustainability)
Evaluation of the course, feedbacks