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According to the plan, after the publication of the bibliography, the six training modules and the tutorials , we are happy to announce that the exercises and tests to support the self-assessement of the lesson-learnt on PCm are now available in all partner languages.

As they are strongly linked to the diverse training modules, they are available close to the „view-online” and „download” option of each single module here: scroll down, open the chosen module, go to the exercise. The self-test for Module 0 takes the form of an exercise in developing a simple project action plan using the Project Cycle Management approach. This includes identifying a suitable mentor to help with understanding, and even explaining further, particular features of PCM. Then undertaking an effective needs analysis, feasibility study, and a range of other important activities needed to generate a successful proposal.

The test for the modules 1-to-5 are in the form of the multiple questionnaire, and offers the possibility to verify if you answered correctly, or what issues need an eventual review.

Do not wait any longer and verify your skills and competences on PCM.

The Module 4 offers a deep focus on the diverse issues relatid to the proposal submission, in order to ensure a successful outcome. The materials has been organized on a three level structure: the first group of slides considers the pre-submission period with useful general and technical guidelines; the second group concerns the application procedure, with particular reference to Erasmus+ and H2020 proposals; finally, the module offers useful tips for a successful submission and external links for further information. The”module 4 -Submission procedures according to the guidelines of the EU Commission” is available in English, French, Italian, Polish, Greek and Dutch. The module in download is accessible here.

The Module 2 will guide you to deep the process and the „how to” structure an innovative and sustainable project idea. It includes considerations regarding the analysis of the logical structure of the project intervention using the Project Cycle Management itself. Module 2 is focused on the process of project development: from need analysis to SWOT matrix; from the design of the objectives under the SMART matrix, to the development of an innovative, sustainable, effective project idea. The „module 2 – How to structure an innovative and sustainable project idea” is available in English, French, Italian, Polish, Greek and Dutch. The module in download is accessible here.

This „module 1 – Financial and programmatic priorities of the EU2020 strategy within various programs” deals with financial and programmatic priorities of the EU2020 strategy within various programs. It offers a detailed overview for the factors we need to consider before approaching EU funds; it explores various issues concerning the ways of selecting an appropriate EU funding programme. The „module 1 – Financial and programmatic priorities of the EU2020 strategy within various programs” is available in English, Frenche, Italian, Polish, Greek and Dutch. The module in download is accessible here.

They are finally online the tutorial focusing on IT tools to help you to become more effective on PCM targeted to social interventions: they are a series of „how-to” video materials, a very effective method used by open source communities, which proved to be for learning ICT tools. The tutorials cover the following aspects on how to work with online drives; create accounts and familiarize with different tools; create project in management software, inviting members; use the basic functions of management tools: communication with the team, task; management, file area; create and assign tasks including feedback mechanism; create Gantt chart; create sample project budget; use the workdays timesheets; import and export data; customize working environment, filtering and sorting, setting profile and notifications; use dissemination reporting and timesheets.

They are available in English with subtitles in all partner languages.

It is possible to collaborate with us by giving feedback on tutorials and modules by registering on the collaborate section of the platform.

All the tutorials are free and easy to use: you just have to choose the tutorial of your interest by searching through their titles; select the chosen one and watch it. To receive a constant update, please also register to the project youtube page.

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