Manager of the Preparation and Implementation of Projects Financed under European Union

The Training Programme for the Role of Manager of the Preparation and Implementation of Projects Financed under European Union Programmes is designed for individuals who want to acquire comprehensive and practical knowledge for working on projects financed through European Union grants. The programme covers the key phases of project preparation and implementation, from identifying funding opportunities and checking eligibility to preparing the budget, compiling the application documentation, and implementing the project in accordance with the rules of the call. It is delivered through both theoretical and practical components, with work on concrete examples, so that participants can develop the operational competences required for independent and responsible participation in EU projects. The value of the programme lies in its focus on real tasks and procedures that participants encounter in practice.

• Understand the entire process of preparing and implementing projects financed through grants under European Union Programmes.
• Check the eligibility of applicants, partners, activities, and costs, and prepare the basic project elements and budget.
• Apply project cycle management methodology, the relevant strategic and legislative framework, and the work programmes of individual European Union Programmes.
• Resolve concrete tasks related to application preparation, collection of documentation, reporting, implementation, and compliance with public procurement rules.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• analyse funding opportunities for projects under European Union Programmes
• assess the eligibility of applicants, partners, activities, and costs in relation to the conditions of a specific call
• plan the objectives, purpose, and results of a project in line with project logic
• use the strategic, legislative, and programme framework when preparing a project application
• prepare a basic project budget in accordance with the applicable methodology
• compile the application and supporting documentation required for project submission
• carry out the basic activities of project implementation, including reporting and monitoring obligations in the area of public procurement

The programme is intended for anyone who wants to acquire or improve competences for the preparation and implementation of projects financed under European Union Programmes. It is particularly useful for individuals who want to work on EU projects, or who are already involved in projects and want a more systematic understanding of procedures and rules.

• beginners who want to enter the field of EU project preparation and implementation
• employees in the public, private, and civil sectors who take part in project activities
• project managers and project team members
• individuals who prepare project documentation and applications for calls
• professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of budgeting, implementation, reporting, and eligibility rules
• anyone who wants to apply the knowledge acquired in their everyday work on EU projects

1. European Union Programmes and Funding Opportunities
   An overview of relevant European Union Programmes, the logic of funding, and the way to identify appropriate grant sources for a project idea.
2. Eligibility of Applicants, Partners, Activities, and Costs
   This unit covers the eligibility rules that determine who may submit a project, with whom a project may be submitted, which activities are permitted, and which costs may be planned.
3. Project Logic, Objectives, and Results
   Defining the problem, objectives, purpose, and results of the project, and connecting them into a clear and logical project structure.
4. Strategic and Legislative Framework
   Use of strategic documents, the legislative framework, and work programmes as the basis for high-quality and compliant preparation of a project application.
5. Partnerships, Consortia, and Basic Elements of Cooperation
   Formation of project consortia, understanding partnership relations, preparation of basic partnership arrangements, and issues related to the protection of intellectual property.
6. Preparation of the Project Budget
   Preparation of the project budget in accordance with the applicable methodology, with an understanding of cost structure and the basic rules of financial planning.
7. Project Cycle Management
   Application of project cycle management methodology in project planning, preparation, and structuring.
8. Application Documentation and Forms
   Collection of supporting documentation and completion of application forms required for submitting a project for grant funding.
9. Project Implementation, Reporting, and Public Procurement
   The basics of project implementation after approval, preparation of project reports, and compliance with the rules of the call and the requirements of public procurement.