Bruges, Belgium

Intensive Seminar on the EU - Advanced two-week programme

when 9 July 2018 - 20 July 2018
language English
duration 2 weeks
fee EUR 3600

The Intensive Seminar on the European Union is a three-, two- or one-week training programme providing professionals with in-depth knowledge and practical skills on EU decision-making and policies.
The three programmes focus on the latest developments of the EU and are practice-oriented; the seminar aims to improve participants’ professional skills and performance when working on EU affairs.
The seminar will be organised for the 25th year in a row in the Bruges campus of the College of Europe and is the flagship programme among the College of Europe Development Executive Education courses.

Target group

For participants who already possess a good knowledge of the EU institutional framework and would like to benefit from a full analysis of both the internal and external policies of the EU.

Course aim

The programme offers an intensive and practice-oriented learning experience in a truly international environment giving you the possibility to:

Improve, extend and update your current knowledge and understanding of the EU through the numerous analytical and practice-oriented sessions and choose the programme that best corresponds to your needs;
Strengthen your professional skills through exercises in managing the information flow in EU affairs, communication, presentation, negotiation techniques and lobbying practice;
Attend training courses in both English and French;
Experience the Brussels world during and after the sessions with EU practitioners and during a visit to the EU institutions while participating in the Classic programme;
Enjoy a unique opportunity to debate the EU and extend your personal and professional network with participants from over 30 different countries;
Benefit from the College’s European Documentation Centre and Library - one of the world’s largest repositories of EU information materials.

Fee info

EUR 3600: Standard fee, includes accommodation and full-board on weekdays.