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QUALIFICATION IN POLICY AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The Warwick Masters in Public Administration (MPA)

Warwick Business School (WBS) runs a Masters in Public Administration. As part of the National School’s strategic partnership with WBS we have for the last three years provided an elective module on Policy Making in Central Government.

To learn more about the MPA and for application details visit wbs.warwick.ac.uk/students/mpa/

For further information Alison Newton 01344 634 790, gtn 3803 4790 alison.newton@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

And also...

…we’re well known for our training courses but did you know that tailored programmes, consultancy and events now make up almost half our work? Almost all the programmes in this brochure can be delivered on your own premises or tailored to your needs.


EUROPEAN UNION

Our offering includes core introductory programmes, visits to EU institutions, toolkits for handling particular elements of business and practical workshops for developing negotiating skills. We have a dedicated EU team happy to help you with any aspect of your development.

European Union Training

‘The European Union is of key importance to the UK, contributing to our economic prosperity and wellbeing. And increasingly, in a world of global challenges, it is through working together with our European partners, within the framework of the European Union, that the UK can most effectively achieve its aims.’

Jon Cunliffe, Prime Minister’s Adviser on International Economic Affairs and Europe, Cabinet Office.

We offer a full range of European programmes, catering both for those of you who want a first taster of the EU and those who need more in-depth training in EU matters. An e-learning package is also available.

Please feel free to contact the programme directors and administrators to discuss any questions you may have about European Union training.

For further information

Adam Steinhouse 01344 634 407, gtn 3803 4407 adam.steinhouse@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Kate Thomson 01344 634 436, gtn 3803 4436 kate.thomson@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Andy Lewis 01344 634 429, gtn 3803 4429 andrew.lewis@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Adrian Rossiter 01344 634 432, gtn 3803 4432 adrian.rossiter@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Corinne Pither 01344 634 612, gtn 3803 4612 corinne.pither@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Caroline Shedden 01344 634 363, gtn 3803 4363 caroline.shedden@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Lisa Lay 01344 634 586, gtn 3803 4586 lisa.lay@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Sarah Roberts 01344 634 029,gtn 3803 4029 sarah.roberts@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Overview of the European Union

For anyone who wants an introduction to the EU, and to learn key facts about the main EU institutions and the links between them; where EU law comes from and how it is decided upon; the roles of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), European Secretariat of the Cabinet Office and UK Rep; what EU membership means for the UK and other Member States; and the political and economic forces shaping the EU’s development from a common market to the single market and beyond.

Programme Director Adam Steinhouse

Code Length Price

EUEU, SCEU* 1 day £450

Venue Dates

London 26 Apr 10, 21 Jun 10, 4 Oct 10, 6 Dec 10, 7 Feb 11, 21 Mar 11

*Scotland 2 Dec 10

For further information Sarah Roberts 01344 634 029, gtn 3803 4029 sarah.roberts@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/sceu

Intensive Introduction to the European Union

Fast but detailed intoduction to the EU, its scope, processes and institutions

For people on Fast Stream and other development programmes who need a speedy but detailed introduction to the EU and its institutions. You’ll understand how the EU impacts on your work and how the EU and its main institutions function. Subjects covered include UK and EU decision making; the structure of the main EU institutions and the relations between them; what EU membership means for the UK and other member states; the political and economic forces shaping the development of the EU, the challenges of enlargement and the implications of the Lisbon Treaty.

Programme Director Kate Thomson and

Adam Steinhouse

Code Length Price

EUIN 2 days £895

Venue Dates

London 13-14 May 10, 5-6 Jul 10, 8-9 Sep 10, 3-4 Nov 10, 20-21 Jan 11, 7-8 Mar 11

For further information Lisa Lay 01344 634 586, gtn 3803 4586 lisa.lay@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/euin