By the end of this certification, candidates will be able to:

• Identify the key components of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the main funding programmes operating under it.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of the principal EU institutional actors in the funding process.
• Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing EU grants, including the Financial Regulation and programme-specific rules.
• Identify and evaluate EU funding opportunities relevant to an organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Describe the key elements of a competitive EU grant proposal and the standard structure of a proposal submission.
• Explain the principles of EU-compliant budget development, including eligible and ineligible cost categories.
• Describe the process of consortium formation and the key provisions of a consortium agreement.
• Identify the key obligations arising from a grant agreement, including reporting requirements and amendment procedures.
• Explain the principles of financial management and reporting for EU-funded projects.
• Describe the requirements for audit readiness and document retention in EU-funded projects.
• Identify the key principles of dissemination, exploitation, and open access in EU-funded research.
• Explain the role of monitoring and evaluation in demonstrating project impact and accountability.