As an FP7 project manager you face many challenges day by day. Negotiating the Grant Agreement with the EC can be very demanding and getting the Consortium Agreement finalised extremely stressful. Partners do not always meet the expectations and it is not always obvious what should be reported and what not. Deadlines are strict and surprises before a technical EC review are not welcome. Avoiding bottlenecks, ensuring proper reporting, communicating clearly and are essential for successful management. The FP7 – Technical and Legal management course helps ensure that managers are capable of implementing FP7 projects with the best results and the least possible headaches. Day 1Introduction to Project ManagementNegotiating an FP7 Grant Agreement – Are your partners validated? How to  turn the proposal into a legally binding document?Democracy or strict control? Communication and decision-making in FP7 projectsGetting started - Train your partners, manage the advance payments, prepare detailed work planEC Grant Agreement – legal framework for EU projectsConsortium Agreement - how to protect your interests? Which applicable law? What sanctions? IPR agreements?IPR and legal workshop Day 2Reporting - milestones and deliverables, critical path.  Make your partners perform.Project reviews - get your partners readyWorkshop: Solving real financial, management and legal case studies