The Advanced two-week programme is targeted at professionals who already have a substantial knowledge on EU affairs.
First day
The first day of the course offers an introductory review and a broad analysis of the decision-making process and recent developments in the EU27.
As of the second day
Participants will share with the group of the
three-week Classic programme the choice of sessions on EU policies and professional skills, keynote speeches and visits to the EU institutions in Brussels.
The two-week programme will focus on EU policy analysis and key reform initiatives, as well as professional skills. A system of parallel sessions will allow participants to shape their own programme by choosing courses in accordance with their background, interests and professional needs.
During hands-on modules organised at the College of Europe in Bruges and the EU institutions in Brussels participants will be able practice EU negotiation and lobbying techniques and enhance their professional skills.
The College of Europe reserves the right to revise the structure until further notice.
What former participants say:
"The College is very committed to teaching excellence, and there are only a handful of educational establishments that can truly make this claim. Participants not only have the opportunity to interact with the official institutions, but many 'real world' practitioners lend their expertise to the Institution. A very good experience in a truly European intellectual environment was just what I needed to enhance my European-orientated career…!"
Miguel Amaral Vaz
Sociedade de Advogado, Portugal