This course provides a brief introduction to the management of European-funded projects. Participants will learn how projects are structured, governed, monitored and reported, while gaining an understanding of key concepts such as Work Packages, Deliverables, Milestones, KPIs, risk management, communication, exploitation and sustainability. Participants will have access to introductory material for full project lifecycle, from proposal approval to project closure and longterm impact. 

Short Description

Cross-Cutting Themes (Entrepreneurship; Funding schemes Knowledge; Project Management).

Thematic Area

VET Learners

Researchers and innovation professionals Training providers and educators

University staff

Professionals interested in European funding programmes and collaborative projects 

Target Audience

Basic Digital Skills

Entry Requirements

• Explain the purpose and characteristics of the main European funding programmes supporting research, innovation and skills development.

• Understand how European projects are structured through Work Packages, Tasks, Deliverables, Milestones and KPIs.

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of coordinators, Work Package leaders and project partners within a consortium.

• Apply basic monitoring and reporting concepts, including the use of KPIs, evidence and risk management practices.

• Distinguish between communication, dissemination and exploitation activities and understand their contribution to project success.

• Understand how sustainability and impact can be planned and supported beyond the lifetime of a European project. 

Learning Objectives

Project management

Develop professional network

Manage organisational knowledge

Circulate information

International Development

Manage relationships with stakeholders 

Key Outcomes and Competences

Module 1 – Understanding European Projects Programme landscape

Erasmus+

Horizon Europe

European Defence Fund (EDF)

Interreg

Digital Europe

Module 2 – From Proposal to Grant Agreement Work Packages

Tasks

Deliverables

Milestones

KPIs

Budget  

Module 3 – Project Governance and consortium Management

Coordinator role

WP leaders

Decision-making bodies and processes

Module 4 – Monitoring, Reporting and Risk management

KPIs

Evidence

Monitoring frameworks

Risk management

Progress reporting

Module 5 – Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation 

Communication

Dissemination

Exploitation 

Module 6 – Sustainability and Impact Sustainability

Results ownership

Sustainability planning

Impact  

Main Contents

Introductory 

Level of Complexity

Online, Self-paced

Delivery Mode

12 hours (2 per module) 

Estimated Workload

Gonçalo Brásio Contributors: Camila Aveiro, Beatriz Castanheira, David Miranda 

Instructor

IPN – Instituto Pedro Nunes 

Host Institution

Microcredential

Certification Type

WAM - World Alliance for Microcredentials

Endorsement/Awarding Body

EQF level 4 

Indicative EQF Level

6

Number of Modules

Assessment is based on: Module quizzes (10 multiple choice questions per module) Total max grade: 100 (10points each M1 and M2, 20 points each M3 to M6) Participants must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the final assessment of each module to successfully complete the course and obtain the microcredential. 

Assessment Methods and Approval Criteria

Start date:    

1st cohort – October 19, 2026 (ends December 31, 2026)  

2nd cohort - January 15, 2027 (ends April 15, 2027)  

Deadline for Registration:    

1st cohort - October 18, 2026 (open)  

2nd cohort – January 14, 2027 

Training Schedule

English

Language