Comprehensive step-by-step guidance on managing EU Contributions Agreements.
Course Description
This course delivers a complete overview of how to obtain funding and manage EU-funded projects, under specific contribution agreements, as a pillar-assessed organization. Get acquainted with the EU as a donor, its programming and funding system, and it’s working modalities under direct and indirect management. Become familiar with the contribution agreement key implementing rules in the framework of development cooperation projects. Be ready for monitoring and evaluation missions and verification of the expenditure.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Easily find EU funding opportunities.
- Write robust project proposals responding to EU requirements.
- Understand the main contractual arrangements.
- Organise the partnership according to EU rules.
- Implement the EU-funded actions according to the rules established by the specific contribution agreement.
Structure and total commitment time
By subscribing to this course, you will have access to a dedicated page within our learning platform where you can find the eLearning modules and download the other course materials.
The eLearning lasts approximately 3,5 hours and is composed as follows:
- Interactive eLearning: you can follow the course at your own pace on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The course includes reading texts, watching short videos, interactive exercises and hypothetical scenarios.
- Additional learning material: you will be able to download additional readings materials and documents.
- Forum: you will be able to communicate with the trainers and post questions and share information and best practices with other participants.
- Final tasks: 30 mins – Complete the exit test and fill out the evaluation form.
All learning materials must be completed within 30 days from the first access.
Course Modules
Module 1: Obtain Funding from the European Union
- An introduction to the EU programming and funding system
- The EU management modes: direct/indirect management
- Writing a project proposal to obtain EU funding
Module 2: Contracting Phase
- The Contribution Agreement and old PAGoDA 2
- Working with partners: roles and responsibilities
Module 3: Financial Management of EU-Funded Projects
- Eligibility of costs: direct/indirect, ineligible costs
- Simplified Cost Options
- Specific guidance for project office costs
- Procurement: main requirements from the EU
- Accounts, archiving, financial checks, verification
Module 4: Management of EU-Funded Projects: Other Rules
- Communication and visibility requirements
- Dealing with changes: procedure for amendments
- Reporting rules and payment procedures
- Monitoring and evaluation, including ROM missions
- Transfer of equipment and supplies at the end of the action
How to register:
Methodology: how to participate?
This is an interactive asynchronous eLearning: you will be able to follow the course at your own pace , through your desktop computer or mobile device.
After subscription, you will be directed to the punto.sud Academy eLearning platform and subscribed to the course. You will have 30 days from your first access, to complete the course.
At the end of the course, you will be required to fill out an evaluation form and you can download the certificate of attendance.