Tailored Onsite Training in Natolin

This programme is offered to enhance the knowledge and skills of Ukrainian public administration officials so that they can professionally and successfully manage the EU accession process.

The College of Europe in Natolin organises the Tailored Onsite Knowledge and Analytical Skills Programme (training) as part of Natolin4Capacity Building Phase II – Strengthening Ukrainian Public Administration for EU Integration. The project is funded by the European Union.

• Training in Ukraine (Kozyn) organized by High School of Public Governance.
• E-learnings accessible on StudyiЯ platform manged by the High School of Public Governance.
• Webinars for project alumni organized by College of Europe, Natolin.
• Training of Trainers session organised by High School of Public Governance.

The programme lasts 6 weeks.

The training will take place at the campus of College of Europe in Natolin (Warsaw, Poland).

The schedule of separate editions is available on the project website www.natolin4cb.eu.

English is the language of instruction for all training assignments.

The training is delivered fully onsite in Warsaw. Prior to their arrival to Warsaw participants will meet online their individual mentors.

The weekly workload amounts to c.a. 20-25 hours, excluding work on analytical papers.

In principle, there are no assignments planned for weekends.

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of successful completion of the training.

The participant receives a certificate upon completing all training assignments and delivering an analytical paper developed during the training stay.

The analytical paper is a written work developed by each participant during their training stay and delivered to the mentor at the end of training period. During a wrap-up session of the programme, each participant will present orally the summary of their analytical paper. The main goal of developing an analytical paper is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support, present, and defend potential derogation subjects in negotiations with the EU, as well as to implement the legislative changes required for successful integration.

Yes, each participant will benefit from regular assistance from experts who will mentor the process from its very beginning to successful completion. The support will be delivered during the whole period of training in the form of regular group and individual meetings with Mentors.

The training is open to Ukrainian public administration employees who are professionally engaged in the EU accession process.

The deadline for submission of applications for respective training editions are available on the website of the N4CB Project.

The cost of participating in this training is fully covered by the European Union.

The Organiser will cover the costs of:

• training facilities
• international travel for the training (UA-PL) and back (PL-UA) by train (2nd class, seating or sleeping place) / bus / or, in exceptional circumstances, by car;
• local travel in Warsaw
• insurance against accidents
• accommodation
• catering

Yes, each participant will receive a scholarship (cash), which will cover the following costs: international travel (back-to-back), local travel in Warsaw, catering (breakfasts, dinners, and lunches not provided at the College canteen, usually during weekends), and incidentals.

The training participants will be accommodated in apartments comprising separate bedrooms, conveniently located within a 30- 40-minute journey by public transport from the training venue.

Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners from Monday to Thursday available at the Natolin canteen will be provided by the Project. The meals on other week days will be organised by the participants themselves, using the scholarship provided by the Project.

The organiser provides insurance against accidents.

You can reach us by e-mail or phone (+48 602463806 WhatsApp). The details are available at www.natolin4cb.eu.

In principle, the training programme will include knowledge and skills components.

The knowledge component will include knowledge-related meetings and sessions with experts on topics related to European integration, such as the organization and stages of the accession process, current negotiation structure (clusters), management and coordination of the pre-accession process, EU policymaking, and select EU policies and/or acquis chapters. The module may also cover specific issues related to the EU's institutional and legal structure as needed to level participants’ preparation for more specialized topics.

The skills component will focus on learning and practicing the professional skills needed to become successful negotiators or skilled analysts. It will include workshops on negotiation techniques, internal management and coordination of pre-accession and accession negotiations, strengthening legal analysis capabilities, EU acquis compliance assessments, and regulatory impact assessments. Workshops will also support the preparation of analytical papers, covering research methodology, data collection and analysis, and the development of thematic analyses and position papers. Simulation games will be utilized as a supplementary tool in these workshops, enabling participants to acquire knowledge and practice procedures critical for EU accession negotiations and their preparation.

The courses will be led by recognised experts and outstanding practitioners, each possessing deep expertise and extensive experience in their respective fields.

Yes, the Organiser will offer a number of various cultural events to the participants in their leisure time.