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Writing a Good Technical and Contractual Proposal in Response to an ESA Invitation to Tender (ITT)

April 16th to 18th 2008 - Dublin - CLOSED FOR REGISTRATION

Venue: Carlton Hotel - Dublin Airport

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Note: This Training Course is Now Fully Booked and Closed for Registration

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Introduction

Space Industry Skillnet is proud to present, in association with the ESA SME Unit and Enterprise Ireland, this unique training course for companies who want to improve their chances of success with proposals made in response to ESA Invitations to Tender (ITT).

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Course Description

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of how to write a good technical and contractual proposal in repsonse to an ESA Invitation to Tender. The basic concepts and principles of the ESA proposal writing process are stressed. The participant is introduced to relevant publications that guide good proposal writing. The course is based on an innovtaive practical approach and in enough detail to give the participant a working knowledge of proposal writing techniques and how they are accomplished in practice. Practical exercises worked by the participants in groups are used to develop skills in proposal writing techniques. This course establishes a foundation for the participant to approach ESA proposal writing with confidence.

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Learning by Doing

Following the detailed instructor led briefings the participants are encouraged to complete practical exercises in proposal writing that help embed the knowledge provided during the course.

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Who Should Attend this Course?

Managers, Engineers, Sales Executives & Proposal Managers with responsibility for responding to Invitations to Tender and business development with ESA

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Why you Need to Know This

This course provides an insiders view of the ESA requirements for a sucessful technical and contractual proposal that anyone involved with ESA will benefit from.

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What You Will Learn

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of how to write a good technical and contractual proposal in repsonse to an ESA Invitation to Tender.

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Full details of the course schedule and content will be available on this website soon.

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How You Will Learn It

• Interactive Verbal instruction using Power Point
• Case studies
• Group exercises & problem solving

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What You will Take Away

• The course binder with all presentations
• A selected set of documents
• All course documents on CD-ROM where possible
• Certificate of Course Completion

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Course Instructors:

The instructors are experienced technical and contractual staff from ESA. Peter Schiller (Head of of Life and Physical Science Instrumentation Section (TEC-MMG, ESTEC), Gunilla Stjernevi (Head of the Contractual Rules and Procedure Office, ESA Procurement Department, ESTEC) and Nora Bougharouat (Head of ESA SME Unit)

Course Schedule

The course will commence at 9.00am on Wednesday 16th April 2008 and end at 16.00 on Friday 18th April 2008. Sessions will break for coffee at in morning & afternoon and for lunch at approx. 13.00. Sessions are scheduled to end at 18.00 each day. Please download a copy of the Course Schedule here.

Course Dinner

You are invited to a special complimentary course dinner at 19.00 in the "Clouds" rooftop restaurant in the Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport with award winning cuisine and spectacular views of Dublin.

Course Fees

Complete Training Course: €500 Note: All course fees are Ex VAT.

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The fee includes all course materials & workbooks, Course CD, lunch, teas/coffees and course dinner on evening of Thurs April 17th 2008.

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Course Fees are Due upon Registration. There are limited places on this course and you are advised to book early to secure a place.

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Accomodation

Accommodation Fee = €200 (optional) - 3 nights Bed and breakfast in the Carlton Hotel - Dublin Airport, from Tuesday evening to Friday morning at a special discount rate for course delegates.

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Booking

Please download and use the following Space Industry Skillnet Booking Form to book a place on the course. TRAINING COURSE BOOKING FORM

Members requiring assistance with any aspect of booking this course should contact the Network Promoter, danny.gleeson@gltechnology.ie

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Contact & Directions

Participants requiring assistance with directions to the course venue or accommodation should contact the Network Promoter, danny.gleeson@gltechnology.ie

To see location of Carlton Hotel - Dublin Airport on a detailed map see: Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport - Directions

For More information see: Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport

Hotel Address: Cartlton Hotel, Old Airport Road, Cloughran, Ireland, Tel: +353 (01) 8667500, info@carltondublinairport.com, web: www.carltondublinairport.com

Skillnets

Space Industry Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd., funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. See www.skillnets.com