Certified Program EU Project Management
Do you know how to obtain EU funds for your idea successfully? Do you have to manage ongoing EU projects? If you are interested in EU project management, from shaping the idea to identifying the right EU program, to designing and implementing an EU (co-)financed project and you would like to gain profound experience in this field, this certified online program is your best choice. You will study how to manage EU projects throughout the entire cycle: from searching for relevant EU funding programs, grant application writing, planning an integrated project handbook to monitoring and managing EU projects. After successful completion, you are able to develop innovative EU projects independently and fully take on the responsibilities of a project manager, project controller or facilitator for EU projects.
This Certified Program (20 ECTS) includes 4 modules with 11 seminars and is offered part-time by the Campus Wien Academy, a division of the University of Applied Life Sciences FH Campus Wien in Vienna, Austria.
Module 1: Preparing for EU Projects (4 ECTS)
Seminar 1.1: EU Policies – Why does the EU (co-)finance projects and investments?
Seminar 1.2: EU Funding Structures – How does the EU (co)finance projects and investments?
Seminar 1.3: Project Development – How to develop an idea into a project
Module 2: Grant Application Writing (5 ECTS)
Seminar 2.1: Grant Application Writing – Basics
Seminar 2.2: Grant Application Writing - Advanced
Module 3: Managing EU Projects (5 ECTS)
Seminar 3.1: Legal EU Project Management Requirements
Seminar 3.2: Financial Reports and Progress Reports – How to set up reports effectively
Seminar 3.3: Project Monitoring and Risk Management – How to set up monitoring
Seminar 3.4: Project Visibility & Dissemination – How to publicize the project (results)
Module 4: Apply and consolidate (6 ECTS)
Seminar 4.1: Project Selection Committee Simulation
Seminar 4.2: Applied and Reflected Knowledge
Admission fee
Admission fee: € 2.990 (except VAT)
Please contact us if you are interested at: academy@fh-campuswien.ac.at.
Target group
Project managers, project controllers, coordinators, administrators, facilitators for EU projects. Interested parties who wish to learn how to manage EU projects like Horizon Europe or more specific projects in central and eastern European countries.
Your benefits
> You will increase your chances of receiving EU funds for your ideas and projects.
> You will develop innovative EU projects.
> You will assume the responsibilities of a project manager, project controller or facilitator for EU projects.
> You will apply your acquired skills in your ongoing projects and steer them successfully.
> You will engage in and benefit from professional exchange with experts.
Upon graduation, you will be able to
> develop an EU project out of a need independently and ultimately responsible in your position as project manager, project controller or facilitator for EU projects.
> complete EU Project Application Forms in a professional way with expert knowledge about the meaning of questions in the context of EU funding.
> choose the appropriate funding program and apply a Grant Application independently.
> formulate an EU project proposal independently on basis of all knowledge, skills and competences, which you aquired in this program, and on basis of relevant methods and specialist literature.
> reflect on the improvement of your own competences because of this program.
> manage EU projects including effective monitoring and reporting independently and ultimately responsible.
> design strategies for project crisis and mitigation as well as to elaborate a visibility and dissemination plan for the project.
Module 1: Preparing for EU Projects (4 ECTS)
Seminar 1.1: EU Policies – Why does the EU (co-)finance projects and investments?
> EU institutions and competences: introduction and overview
> Linking EU policies and funding
> Getting to know the most important EU strategies and frameworks
The lecturer: Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
> From the Treaty of Rome to the European Green Deal: historic development and status quo
> Political key objectives of the EU
> Relevance of EU policies for funding programs and financial instruments
Seminar 1.2: EU Funding Structures – How the EU (co)finances projects and investments
> When and how are EU budgets developed?
> The EU household and the multiannual framework
> Illustrating the importance of policy areas by analysing the EU budget
The lecturer: Michael Gansch, MA
> How are EU programs financed?
> Structural grants and funds (geographical focus)
> Action programs (thematical focus)
Seminar 1.3: Project Development – How to form an idea into a project
> What is a project (general introduction)?
> How to manage a(n) (EU) project
> Project management cycle
> How to structure the project idea
> Elaborating project objectives
> Elaborating a project USP
> Project idea paper (summary of key ideas, USP)
> How to identify potential EU programs
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Module 2: Grant Application Writing (5 ECTS)
Seminar 2.1: Grant Application Writing – Basics
> What funding program fits my project objectives?
> What is a call for proposals?
> What are the main features?
> How to read a call for proposals
> What kind of project support can be applied for?
> Grants, loans, guarantees, eligible costs
> Which European policies and strategies have to be considered?
> How to elaborate a project application form
> Formal criteria and technical requirements
> Mapping the project idea in the form
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Seminar 2.2: Grant Application Writing – Advanced
> How to deliver the key messages / the USP of a project
> How to formulate successful proposals
> How to schedule a project
> How to budget a project
> Calculation of project costs
> Real cost approach versus simplified methods
> Tips and obstacles or dos and don’ts
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Module 3: Managing EU Projects (5 ECTS)
Seminar 3.1: Legal EU Project Management Requirements
> Legal obligations of project partners
> Legal obligations of lead partners
> Financial obligations
> Administrative obligations
> Contracts
> Grant / subsidy contract
The lecturer: Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
> Partnership agreements
> Procurement in EU projects and State Aid Rule
> Proof of eligibility of project expenses / project success for audits
> Data protection
> Gender, diversity & inclusion requirements (accessibility)
Seminar 3.2: Financial Reports and Progress Reports – How to set up reports effectively
> How to prepare for project progress reports (narrative part)
> Designing the progress reports
> Narrative part
> Supporting documents
> How to prepare for financial reports based on the financial project monitoring following the approval of the project budget
The lecturer: Michael Gansch, MA
> Supporting documents to prove the costs (e.g. participants list etc.)
> Considering different types of financial reporting
> How to deal with deviations and necessary changes both in progress reports and financial reports
Seminar 3.3: Project Monitoring and Risk Management – How to set up monitoring
> What are applicable models for project monitoring?
> How to select the right monitoring model
> How to identify potential project risks
> How to proactively tackle risks to avoid project crises
> How to involve stakeholders
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Seminar 3.4: Project Visibility & Dissemination – How to publicise the project (results)
> What are the main visibility and dissemination features for EU projects?
> Means of communication (press release, website, social media, journals, multiplierevents)
> EU project visibility and dissemination requirements
> Open Access
> Internal and external project communication throughout the project (following the individual project phases)
> Networking with stakeholders
> How to design a project visibility and dissemination plan and estimation of resources (incl. group work)
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Module 4: Apply and Consolidate (6 ECTS)
Seminar 4.1:
Project Selection Committee Simulation
> Students become familiarised with the project selection criteria of different EU programs
> Students will receive projects developed by co-students
> Students will evaluate the projects of co-students based on relevant criteria and provide feedback
> Students will receive mentoring for the evaluation
> Students will receive feedback on the evaluation
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Seminar 4.2:
Applied and Reflected Knowledge
Students must submit a written thesis of 20 – 30 pages (around 7000 words) and do an oral presentation. The written thesis can be worked out alone or in a small student group. The individual part of each student must be clearly marked in the document.
The written thesis shall be based on the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the modules. The student can develop a project plan for a project of his/her own choosing and generate solution strategies for potential problems.
The lecturers: Michael Gansch, MA, Mag.a Alexandra Schantl
Teaching and learning methods
The following teaching and learning methods will be used: live online classes, flipped classroom, blended learning, presentations, e-learning, Moodle platform.
Entry Requirements
A-levels, university entrance exam, professional qualification and practical experience. Further information and questions: academy@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Admission process
Online applications are accepted until 1st of March 2025. Please send us your CV in English. You will be invited to an online interview. Further information and questions: academy@fh-campuswien.ac.at
Program Completion
Students must submit a written thesis of 20 – 30 pages (around 7.000 words), which may also be done in small groups. Additionally, an oral presentation has to be given. Upon successful completion, you will receive the title ”Certified EU Project Manager” (20 ECTS), Campus Wien Academy and FH Campus Wien, University of Applied Sciences.
Certified Program (20 ECTS), 4 modules with 11 seminars (written thesis and oral presentation)
The dates:
17.3.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (at the Campus Wien Academy)
1.4.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
2.4.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
29.4.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
30.4.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
13.5.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
14.5.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
27.5.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
28.5.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (online)
16.6.2025, 9.00 - 16.00 (at the Campus Wien Academy)
17.6.2025, 9.00 - 14.00 (at the Campus Wien Academy)
Director of the Certified Program
Dr. Friedrich Stanzel
Registration deadline: 1st of March 2025
Friedrich Stanzel is Head of Department Administration, Economics, Security, Politics; Head of Degree Program Tax Management; Head of Programs Tax Management, Digital Transformation & Tax Technology Management.
Cooperation partners EuroVienna, KDZ – Zentrum für Verwaltungsforschung, FH Campus Wien – University of Applied Sciences, Campus Wien Academy
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