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Introduction

Welcome to the 5-day intensive course on Project Management for Development Professionals.
This course is designed to equip participants with essential project management skills tailored for the unique challenges faced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and development professionals.
Throughout the program, participants will delve into practical strategies, tools, and techniques to effectively plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects in the development sector.
Led by seasoned experts, this course offers a comprehensive framework to enhance project management capabilities and drive impactful change within NGO projects.
Throughout the course, interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises will complement the theoretical concepts, allowing participants to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

Objectives

• Provide participants with a thorough understanding of project management principles and methodologies adapted to the context of NGO work.
• Equip participants with practical tools and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects effectively.
• Foster the development of critical skills such as stakeholder engagement, risk management, budgeting, and evaluation within the context of development projects.
• Facilitate peer learning and knowledge sharing among participants to enhance problem-solving abilities and build a supportive professional network.
• Empower participants to lead projects with confidence, efficiency, and a focus on achieving sustainable development goals.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for professionals working within NGOs, international development agencies, community-based organizations, and governmental bodies involved in development projects.
Participants may include project managers, program officers, field coordinators, development practitioners, and anyone seeking to strengthen their project management skills within the context of social and economic development initiatives.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm