Courses

Management, Control, and Audit of Projects Financed by EDF, SAFE, and other EU Defence Funds

This highly practical 2,5-day course provides a comprehensive overview and in-depth understanding of the management, reporting, monitoring, control, and audit of EU defence funds, with special focus on the European Defence Fund (EDF) and Security Action for Europe (SAFE) projects financed by the European Commission.

21 Oct 2026 - 23 Oct 2026

Madrid (ES)

AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF

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Understanding EU Decision-Making: Principles, Procedures, Practice

This course gets you up to speed on the essential elements of decision-making in the EU. It is concise but thorough and focuses in detail on law-making. It includes an online introduction on the foundations of the EU and a special module on comitology decision-making.

Intro sessions (28 & 30 October) will be online; the main course (4-6 November) is in-person; the Comitology module (11 November) returns online.

28 Oct 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Maastricht (NL)

EU decision-making

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European Public Procurement, Contract Management and Contract Performance

This course covers the latest rules and developments in European public procurement, concessions, and contract management. Ideal for contracting authorities and businesses, it provides essential knowledge of European-level regulations and policies. Participants will also benefit from a platform to exchange experiences and concerns in these areas.

5 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2026

Barcelona (ES)

Public procurement

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Exchange of Audit Findings and Anti-Fraud Measures Application in RRF and ESIFs 2021-2027, and What to Expect after 2026/2027: AA, EC, OLAF and ECA

The main objective of this practical course is to facilitate the exchange of experiences and audit findings related to anti-fraud measures applied in the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIFs) and the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The course will also address issues such as conflicts of interest, double financing, and preparations for the 2028-2034 programming period.

9 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Maastricht (NL) & Online

AuditStructural and cohesion funds/ESIF

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Strategic Foresight in Policy-Making: From Anticipating Surprise to Robust Strategy

This course introduces the most important foresight tools and demonstrates how to apply and combine them in practice. You learn about explorative scenarios, horizon scanning, megatrends, Delphi analysis, and wild cards, with a particular emphasis on translating foresight into strategic value for policy planning.

9 Nov 2026 - 10 Nov 2026

Online

Better Regulation: Impact Assessments, Evaluations, and Related Tools

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EU Cross-Border Mediation in Civil, Commercial, and Family Matters

This course provides a comprehensive overview of EU legal and policy frameworks governing cross-border mediation in civil, commercial and family matters. Designed for EU and national civil servants, lawyers, in-house counsel and judges, it explores recent developments, national implementation and key cross-border challenges.

11 Nov 2026

Luxembourg (LU)

Law

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EU Family Law

This course introduces the underlying concepts, main institutions, and major regulatory issues of family law (comprising divorce, parental responsibility, maintenance, and the property regime of legalised couples), both from the Member States’ perspectives and that of the European Union.

12 Nov 2026

Online

Law

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Buying AI and Using AI in Procurement: Use-Cases

Buying AI for the public sector and using AI in procurement are intimately intertwined and present common regulatory, compliance and practical challenges.This course offers participants a platform to learn and discuss on use cases in practice, helping participants to acquire knowledge and strategies essential for navigating regulatory landscapes, effectively implementing AI solutions, and optimising operational performance

16 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026

Maastricht (NL)

Artificial IntelligencePublic procurement

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EU Law for Non-Lawyers

This course gives you a clear overview of the EU – its structure, regulatory powers, and internal procedures. It helps you navigate the complex landscape of EU legal acts and build confidence in reading and analysing EU law documents. You will also learn how to challenge breaches of EU law before the Court of Justice of the EU.

17 Nov 2026 - 18 Nov 2026

Luxembourg (LU)

Law

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Competitive Dialogue and Negotiated Procedures Master Class

The focus of this course is related to the practical application of the 2014 Public Procurement Directives and the Directive 2014/25/EU, recognising that not all ways in which the procedure has been applied are equally effective in securing value for money for the awarding body.

18 Nov 2026 - 19 Nov 2026

Maastricht (NL)

Public procurement

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