AER Training Academy

BACKGROUND:

Being able to fully participate in regional and European democracy requires policy makers and officers to be well informed of the workings of the European Union. That’s why the AER Standing Committee on Institutional Affairs launched its AER Training Academy in September 2007. 

OBJECTIV:

Knowledge transfer and practitioner development are the main objectives of these training sessions in which regions train other regions (peer methodology).

• These tailor-made basic courses aim to provide participants with conceptual and practical tools in the field of European affairs.
• They are designed to ensure that AER member regions are well equipped to optimise the cooperation with European Union institutions.
• Special emphasis is therefore laid on regions acquiring the capacity and skills to fully engage in the AER's lobbying work – and their own.
  

TARGET GROUP:

The training is designed for AER member region officers and politicians - either from the regions' Brussels offices or home regions offices. A specific target group is indicated for each course - adopted to content, geographical location and scope of the course.

METHODOLOGY:

The content combines tutorial input, case studies, workshops, group discussions and delegate presentations, set in an open, hands-on, how to-apply-it-today atmosphere. Trainers and facilitators  usually work in the field they teach. Thus a direct and practical knowledge transfer will be ensured. This peer learning method forms the basis of the AER Training Academy methodology.

PRACTICAL:

Should you be interested in one of the Training Academies, please look at Training Academy table which you will find on the left hand side. Click on the relevant session to find out further details about the course. Registration to the training session is free of charge for AER members.

1/ Identifying YOUR NEEDS:

In order for us to identify your specific training needs in the region we ask you to fill in the attached questionnaire (see right hand bar).

2/ HOSTING a Training Academy:

Training sessions will also be delivered outside of Brussels, would a group of regions or a political group require so. If you would like to host a training session, please express your interest by completing the interest form which you will find on the right hand bar.