INVITATION
The Institute of Research & Training on European Affairs – I.R.T.E.A has the honor to organize, under the aegis of European Security and Defence College, the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) Orientation Course, to be held through an on-line platform, from the 25th of January until the 29th of January 2021.
The CSDP Orientation Course is a major component of EU training activities in the field of the Common Security and Defence Policy. It aims to develop and promote a better understanding of CSDP as an integral part oftheCommon Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union. The course will provide participants with an overview of the civilian and military aspects of European Security and Defence Policy and going into more detail as it unfolds.
The course consists of an eLearning part, as well as a session, held through an on-line platform, both parts being compulsory. It will offer an in-depth analysis on Common European Security and Defence Policy, taking into account the integrated approach and experiential approach via simulation game.
Participants will have the opportunity to network, share views and perspectives with one another and with professionals in the field of CSDP.
We would like to invite you to nominate participants for the CSDP Orientation Course and support the accomplishment of the ultimate goal of the course: providing Member States and EU institutions with knowledgeable personnel able to work in CSDP related fields.
CSDP Orientation Course – Administrative Information
• Target group: The course is open to both civilian and military personnel from EU Member States, relevant EU institutions and Agencies, CSDP Missions and Operations and International Organizations, who are either involved in or designated to work on Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) matters.
• Seats & nominations: As a result of Covid-19 regulations, the total number of participants is limited to 28 persons. Typically, one seat / Member State will be allocated. However, depending on the total number of requests, one additional seat could be allocated. EU Member States, EU-Institutions/Agencies and International Organizations are invited to nominate each, two (2) participants maximum.
• Application: Applications from the EU Member States, EU Institutions and Agencies are to be filed via the ESDC secure internet system ENLIST, by designated nominators, under https://esdc.europa.eu/enlist/login, no later than 15th of December 2020. A list with relevant ENLIST nominators can be retrieved from the ESDC website at https://esdc.europa.eu/nominators/. Registration will not be final until confirmed by the ESDC Secretariat and upon completion of the registration form by the nominated participant.
• Attendance: The participant’s attendance during the course is mandatory on all days. A certificate will be awarded on the last day to those course participants who have completed the full course,including the e-Learning modules.
• eLearning: The course will be preceded by a mandatory e-Learning module, which needs to befinalised before the on -line event (Monday to Friday 13.00 to 13.00) starts.
• Language: Working language is English without translation.
• Dress code: Dress/jacket and tie or service uniform.
