Transnational Projects - Management & Administration

Open Events for this Topic
9 Jul 2013	WS6943	£279	Manchester City Centre
10 Sep 2013	WS6944	£225*	Manchester City Centre  *Early Bird Rate
13 Nov 2013	WS6945	£239*	London Euston  *Early Bird Rate
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Overview

Designed with large scale pan-European projects in mind, this one-day workshop takes a closer look at effective project management & delivery techniques, as well as offering important tips and advice on record keeping, eligible expenditure and how to complete the Final Report.

Content

The aim of this workshop is to introduce participants to key elements in managing and delivering projects funded through the Lifelong Learning Programme. Using a combination of presentations, group discussions and exercises, participants will leave with a better knowledge of what is involved in managing a transnational project, as well as a better understanding of the reporting processes.

The workshop will cover:

• Planning Your Project
• Working with overseas Partners
• Managing the Finances
• Managing Communication
• Effective Evaluation
• Successful Dissemination
• Reporting Documentation (Progress & Final Reports)
• Useful resources, other information and further help

Who Should Attend?

The Lifelong Learning Programme is open to both formal and non-formal providers of: (i) Adult Education: (ii) Vocational Training; (iii) School Education.  The event will therefore be relevant to: Schools, Colleges, Universities, Training Partnerships, Registered Charities, NGOs, Local Authorities, Businesses, Trade Unions & Private Sector Training Providers.

All European Funding Training Courses

NTRL deliver training on a large amount of European Funding issues, please follow the links below to view the overviews and scheduled dates for all our EU Funding related topics:

Accessing Funding for Adult Education (GRUNDTVIG)
Accessing Funding for Vocational Training - The Leonardo da Vinci Programme
ERDF Project Management including State Aid Rules
ESF Project Management including State Aid Rules
EU - Best Practice in Evaluation Techniques, including Exit and Sustainability Strategies
Funding for Youth Development through the Youth in Action Programme
Introduction to, Applying for and Planning ERDF or ESF Funded Projects
Management Systems & Record Keeping for ERDF Projects
Management Systems & Record Keeping for ESF Projects
Managing ERDF Finances
Monitoring & Auditing ERDF Projects
Monitoring & Auditing ESF Projects
Preparing for an Article 13 Progress & Verification Visit
Sources of EU Funding - for Education, Training, Community & Regeneration Projects
Transnational Projects - Management & Administration

Programme

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Facilitator

The facilitator is a Full Member of the Institute of Fundraising and has 15 years experience in the field of grant funding, with an extensive track record as a bid writer, grants assessor, project manager and independent evaluator. His recent successes include grants from English Heritage, the Fair Share Programme, Young People’s Fund, Reaching Communities Programme, Waste Recycling Environmental (WREN), Northern Rock Foundation and Volunteering England.

Working with a range of organisations to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies, his knowledge and experience cover European and UK Government grants programmes, National Lottery and Charitable Trusts and Foundations.  He is also an experienced Project Manager, having managed projects both locally and internationally; he has written “Learning Together: A Guide to Transnational Partnerships” published by ECORYS Ltd (2007).

Currently, he works as an expert evaluator for the Lifelong Learning Programme, both in Brussels and in the UK.  This includes assessing applications and evaluating projects funded by the Grundtvig (Adult Education), Leonardo da Vinci (Vocational Training) and Key Activity 3 (ICT) programmes.  He also works as an assessor for the Youth In Action Programme on behalf of the British Council and has previously worked for the Youth Sector Development Fund (DCSF).

Previously, the facilitator was employed as External Funding Manager at a large general Further Education College. In just over four years, he increased the College’s regular income from grant sources to over £500,000 per annum and was responsible contractually managing of over 20 live projects. He was also responsible for the development of strategic partnerships, both locally and internationally, as well as promoting funding opportunities within the College.

Venue and Travel

Venue details and travel information will be included in your confirmation email. If the venue has not been confirmed at the time of booking, then the information will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Booking & Confirmation

Bookings will only be accepted on receipt of full payment PRIOR to the event via cheque, BACS or credit card.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘National Training Resources Limited’.

All reservations will be confirmed by email within two days of receipt of your completed booking form and payment in full and will include venue details and times.

Please direct all conference queries to the Conference Team.
Tel:  0845 130 6152 or 01827 63919.
Fax:  01827 60836 or 01827 61428. 
Email: conferences@national-training.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Please read our full terms and conditions. Completion and return of the Booking Form constitutes a contract between yourselves and National Training Resources Limited.  Delegate cancellations/transfers are only accepted up to 3 weeks prior to the event and are subject to a small administration charge. Delegate substitutions can be made at any time.  We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event at any time.