This specialized 40-hours course will equip you with highly sought-after multidisciplinary skills, essential for successfully responding to EU tenders in the communication sector.
BECOME A SPECIALIST IN EUROPEAN COMMUNICATION TENDERS
Boost your career with our EU-funded training on European Communication Tenders
€ 500,00
CONTEXT
Several challenges hinder SMEs from effectively participating in and succeding at calls for tender. We believe that by training experts in European procurement processes, we can enhance SME participation in public tenders, particularly in the communication sector.
To that end, IHECS Academy is launching a co-funded and EU-recognized training program through the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet program, in partnership with VO Europe.
This specialized course combines theoretical classes with hands-on workshops and case studies to master the tender application process.
PROGRAM
- Theoritical classes comprising of:
- 2h Event Seminar : How the EU buys communications services ?
- 6h classes on internal market with Joan Pere Plaza Font
- Practical « Hands-on EU Tenders in Communication » sessions with Gaelle Pellon from Vo Europe (12h)
- Simulation exercise with Gaelle Pellon, Gokçe Laylaci and Louis Ratomahenina (10h)
- Skills and coaching sessions comprising of:
- 4h on « Qualitative writing for EU Tenders » with Gokce Kaylaçi from Tipik
- 6h of coaching with Louis Ratomahenina from GiZ
Expected deliverable at the end of the course:
Participants will write, under supervision, a working paper on the challenges and perspectives of EU tender and will be published in IHECS’s official publication journal through our collaboration with Protagoras (IHECS’s Political Communication Think Tank).
PEDAGOGICAL METHODS
This module is a perfect combination of theory and practice, it combines both the transfer of important knowledge and information needed to understand the practice and frame of EU tender, along with multiple workshops where participants will practice every step of tender application.
TRAINERS
Joan Pere Plaza Font : Phd, Coordinator for the project Knowledge and Innovation for the European Trade Challenges (Jean Monnet Module). Specialist in EU-related topics, in particular interregionalism, European institutions and EU trade policy.
Gaelle Pellon : PhD, Boost – Head of EU Strategy and Business Development at VO Europe.
Gokçe Kaylaçi : Managing Director at Tipik Communications.
Louis Ratomahenina : Project Manager for the Tender Unit at GIZ International Services.
How the Jean Monnet Module and its deliverables will benefit participants?
Theoretical Aspect and Publication Opportunities
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- Students will have the chance to engage in research and contribute to publications.
- This experience can open doors to careers in think tanks and research institutions.
- Adding such publications to your CV strengthens your academic and professional profile.
Practical Skills Development
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- Multidisciplinary and Multitasking Skills:
The module encourages participants to work across disciplines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, reflecting real-world challenges. - Consortium Building:
Participants will learn how to build and manage consortia, a crucial skill in many professional settings. - Go/No-Go Strategy:
The module introduces strategic decision-making processes, helping participants evaluate project viability. - Tender Preparation:
Participants will prepare a real tender, receiving coaching to develop practical, job-ready skills.
- Multidisciplinary and Multitasking Skills:
Through this combination of academic rigor and hands-on training, the module ensures that participants are not only well-versed in theory but also prepared to excel in professional environments.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is directed to
1. European communication professionals at all levels
2. Communication officers and managers from agencies
3. Civil servants and public sector employees
5. Recent graduates in European affairs who want to add a specialization in tendering
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Subject to confirmation for a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 15.
PRICE
500 €
If your organization is covered by the CP329.02 or CP329.03 agreements, you may be eligible for assistance from Fonds4S. For more information, please contact them directly: 02 227 59 83.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Training provided exclusively in English
TIMEFRAME
A total of 40 hours of training, between May and June 2025, with one delivrable (publication) to submit in September 2025.
DATES
PLACE
IHECS Academy
27 rue des Grands Carmes
1000 Bruxelles
TYPE OF CERTIFICATION
Certificate of participation