IRTC: Professional Training

Study location	Belgium, Brussels
Type	Short Course, on-site
Nominal duration	13.10.2025 - 14.10.2025. (1.5 day)
Study language	English

Course fee	€1,400 one-time PhD Student Fee 1,120 € Fees are excluding VAT.

Language requirements	English

Other requirements	Applicants asking for discount will be asked to provide either their proof of their student status.

Overview

The IRTC Professional Training aims to improve your understanding of current trends and regulations in the raw materials market to help your company mitigate supply, cost and reputational risks.

Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for professionals working in engineering, supply chain management, sustainability, compliance, risk assessment, and other related fields.

The course format
On Site: October 13th 2025 (13:30 CET) to October 14th 2025 (17:00 CET), in Brussels, Belgium.

Participants are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of their own accommodation and transportation. More details about the venue will be provided closer to the event.

Specifically, you will learn to:

• Learn the definition and importance of critical raw materials in various sectors of the economy
• Gain knowledge on raw material market parameters and their impact on your organization
• Identify and map critical raw materials within your organization’s supply chain and recognize knowledge gaps
• Distinguish between different types of critical raw material risks and explore effective mitigation measures
• Analyze relevant EU regulations, and understand compliance requirements specific to your organization
• Learn to integrate due diligence into standard business operations to enhance risk management
• Participate in hands-on exercises that foster collaboration and idea sharing toward practical solutions
• Discuss overcoming obstacles and preparing actionable steps for implementing mitigation strategies