Junior Project Management

The course will be held at the art'otel Budapest**** and will begin with registration at 9.00 on 28 April and will end approximately at 16.00 on 30 April 2010.

DRAFT AGENDA:
28-30 April 2010, Budapest, Hungary

• EU funding structure
• Actual proposal development, from call identification to reporting
• Grant Agreement negotiations - the process, the tricks, typical mistakes. What went wrong?
• Consortium Agreement - how to protect your interests and your Intellectual Property Rights?
• Getting started - How to get things right from the beginning?
• Coordinating a project - how to deal with the difficulties.
• Keeping your records - efficient project management systems in practice, eligible and non-eligible costs, cost statements.
• Managing your participation - how to work with the others? The Contractor's responsibilities.
• Project closure and reporting - Milestones and Deliverables: critical paths and achievements, seeing results.

The 3-day workshop is highly interactive and will provide a sound basis from which students can build their EU project management skills. Project management experts will assist the students with their proposal development, providing useful tips along the way.

Junior project managers and recent graduates looking to increase their chances of success and experience in EU project management by getting the knowledge needed to advance in the highly competitive world of European funding.

Standard Rate: 1490 EUR + VAT*

*VAT is 25%.

Rates include all course material (in both electronic and hard copy), plus coffee breaks and lunches for the three days.
Accommodation is not included in the course price but a special rate of the venue hotel is available via the Booking form. Information on  accommodation opportunities will be sent upon registration.

The organizers of the course have an outstanding track record of initiating, managing and implementing European projects. Senior project managers of Europa Media and GEONARDO Ltd. will act as trainers during the course. The multinational composition and the profound experience of the staff combined with the much sought after focus on the practicalities make the Junior Project Manager training the ultimate solution in research project development and management.

Budapest (Hungary) possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube. It has also been called the City of Spas, as there are a dozen thermal baths complexes served by over a hundred natural thermal springs.

For further information on Budapest, consult with our special TOURIST GUIDE or visit www.budapestinfo.hu.

Accommodation is not included in the course price and should be arranged individually by the participants.
Special rate is available for the participants at the vennue hotel. You can download the booking form HERE. Information on other accommodation possibilities will be sent upon course registration.

How to apply?
On-line application: You can apply on-line through our electronic application system. Just click HERE to register for this course or click "Apply here" on the left-hand side to register for another course. On-line registration is fast and simple and allows you to pay online via credit or debit card or through bank transfer.
Application by Fax: You can apply via fax by sending a completed application form found at the back of the downloadable brochure to +36 1 436 9038. Applying by fax allows you to pay only by bank transfer.

What happens after registration?
A confirmation email will be sent within 48 hours of registering online (or 48 hours after fax has been received). The email will contain detailed information concerning administrative and payment issues, and information about accommodation possibilities. If you do not receive this confirmation emails, please call Europa Media at +36 1 453 3801.

How can I pay the registration fee?
On-line Payment:
Participants registering online can take advantage of the online payment system. The online payment systems utilises World Pay. Word Pay is a secure onine payment system that allows participats to pay immediately with a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Purchasing, Laser, but not American Express!).
Bank Transfer:
Participants may also pay via bank transfer after they have received the confirmation email from Europa Media. The confirmation email will include all necessary information required to facilitate a bank transfer. After the confirmation email, all applicants will receive through email a Pdf. version of the invoice that is being prepared that will also include the necessary bank transfer information (account number, IBAN number, SWIFT code, etc.). Once the transfer has been made, please fax a copy of the confirmation to Europa Media at +36 1 436 9038.
Once the money transfer is received by Europa Media the original invoice will be posted to the indicated postal address by regular priority mail.
*In order to take part in the international training, applicants shall send payment in advance, at least 10 working days prior to the start of the event. Please do not forget to indicate the number of your invoice and the name of the applicant on the bank transfer order!

What do I need to take part in the e-learning course?
You do not need to have any special software on your computer to participate in the e-learning, only Internet access. You will be sent all the necessary information (Syllabus, Step-by-Step Guide) and your login details (user name and password) two weeks before the course.

How can I find the venue?
One-week before the workshop starts Europa Media will email you the "How to get to the Venue", a practical guide including maps, addresses, transportation possibilities, important phone number, etc. Using this guide will ease your travel to and stay during the workshop.