Training on Cohesion Policy for EU Member State Experts
In order to support the EU Member States in interpreting and applying the regulatory requirements, in particular in the areas of programme implementation, state aid, public procurement, prevention of fraud and corruption, as well as administrative capacity building, DG REGIO is organising a series of training events targeting national and regional authorities responsible for the management of Cohesion policy programmes.
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Day 1
Day 2
| Title | Date | Language, location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| State aid training for ERDF, CF, ESF and JTF practitioners | 18-21 February 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is closed |
| State aid training for ERDF, CF, ESF and JTF practitioners | 23-26 June 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is open |
| State aid training for ERDF, CF, ESF and JTF practitioners | 18-21 November 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is closed |
The training is provided free of charge to participants from ERDF, CF and ESF Managing Authorities, Intermediate Bodies and Audit Authorities. The trainings is targeted at practitioners who possess general knowledge of State Aid principles.
| Title | Date | Language, location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | 27 - 30 January 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is closed |
| Session II | 19 - 20 May 2025 (2 full days) | English, Face to face in Brussels | Registration is closed |
| Session III | 24 - 27 November 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is not open yet |
The training is designed for participants from Cohesion Policy Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts, having at least 2 years of experience in Cohesion Policy Funds, to participate in the training. Please note the training is provided in English.
Programme:
Training materials:
| Title | Date | Language, location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Module 6: Identifying and preventing fraud and corruption in Structural & Cohesion Funds | 10-11-12-13 March 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is closed now |
| Module 6: Identifying and preventing fraud and corruption in Structural & Cohesion Funds | 4-5 June 2025 (2 full days) | English, Face to face in Brussels | Registration open |
| Module 6: Identifying and preventing fraud and corruption in Structural & Cohesion Funds | 13-14-15-16 October 2025 (4 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is not open yet |
The training is designed for participants from ESI Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is provided in English.
Agenda June 2025:
Training materials 2025:
| Title | Date | Language, location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 - 30 June 2021 (AM half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is closed |
The training will provide participants with an understanding of the rationale behind and method for developing roadmaps for administrative capacity building (ACB). It will also inform participants about how to measure performance and monitor implementation of the roadmap and measure the success of the actions it encompasses. The Greek and Croatian managing authorities will present their experiences gained during the Pilot project on frontloading administrative capacity building.
Programme:
ACB roadmaps the process - (00:54:32)
Indicators of Success - (00:46:44)
| Title | Date | Language, location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrity Pacts - Introduction | 24 March 2025 (1 half-day) | English, Online platform | Registration is closed |
| Integrity Pacts - Advanced | 11 - 13 June 2025 (3 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is open |
| Integrity Pacts - Introduction | 25 September 2025 (1 half-day) | English, Online platform | Registration is not open yet |
| Integrity Pacts - Advanced | 22 - 24 October 2025 (3 half-days) | English, Online platform | Registration is not open yet |
This training module aims to support the EU Member States in implementing Integrity Pacts (IP) in selected public procurement projects financed by EU cohesion funds. The module provides hands-on training on setting up and implementation process.
The training is designed for participants from Cohesion Policy Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge. Authorities in each Member State are kindly invited to nominate technical level experts to participate in the training. Please note the training is provided in English.
Given the wide interest in Integrity Pacts, the training module has been divided into 2 complementary sessions:
- an Introductory session (1 half-day) will cover the overall concept of the IP, the rationale for deciding to implement one, the selection of projects and of monitors. It is open to all interested applicants from EU Member States, and is a pre-requisite for the advanced session.
- an Advanced session (3 half-days) tailored for those who will be implementing an integrity Pact, providing hands-on support to the setting-up, implementation and process of an IP in practice (3 half- days).
To find out more: Integrity Pacts.
Programme:
Training materials:
I. Introductory Session
II. Advanced Session
| Title | Date | Language, location | Registration link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | 13 - 14 May 2024 | English, Brussels | Registration is closed |
| Session II | 19 - 20 September 2024 | English, Brussels | Registration is closed |
The training is designed for participants from Cohesion Policy Funds managing authorities/ intermediate bodies/ audit authorities in the EU Member States and is provided free of charge.
Please note the training is provided in English. Participants need to master well English in order to participate to the interactive activities.
The number of places available is limited to 20. Expressions of interest will be assessed on an on-going basis, taking into consideration motivation, relevance of training in your work and geographical balance.
Programme 2024:
The training will allow to :
Gain insights from experts on citizen engagement:
- Concepts, principles and definitions around citizen engagement
- What are the different methods (open innovation, civic monitoring, citizens science, citizens budgeting)
- How to carry out participatory budgeting in a structured manner
- How to apply citizens engagement in the context of EU Cohesion policy programmes 2021-2027
- Suggestions for successful citizens engagement
Explore new ideas and share outcome and lessons-learned with peers on citizen engagement through workshops and exercises
Training materials
Capacity building for cohesion policy
- Tools for developing ACB roadmaps
- REGIO Peer2Peer+
- Competency Framework
- Training on cohesion policy for EU Member State Experts
- Partnership and citizen engagement in cohesion policy
- Events and studies on administrative capacity building
- Anti-fraud and corruption
- Integrity Pacts
- Public Procurement
- State aid in the management of EU cohesion policy funds
- Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
- Simplification and simplified cost options