Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro)

Course Category : Project Management

In a development environment characterised by project complexity and multiple stakeholders, professional project management has become essential for achieving sustainable impact and resource efficiency. This course equips professionals with applied knowledge and methodologies aligned with global standards in development project management.
Duration: 5 Training Days
Level: Intermediate

Introduction

With the rapid transformation in global development and non-profit sectors, mastering project management in terms of time, cost, and quality has become essential.
The Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) course offers an integrated framework for planning, executing, and monitoring development projects while emphasising stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and risk management.
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises, participants will strengthen their capacity to lead development projects effectively and professionally..

Targeted Specializations

Project managers and team members in the development sector.
Professionals in NGOs and international organisations.
Consultants and coordinators in community development programmes.
Individuals pursuing professional certification in development project management.
Students and graduates aspiring to enter the development and project management field.

Targeted Skills

Effective planning and management of development projects.
Stakeholder analysis and engagement.
Monitoring and evaluation planning.
Risk and operational challenge management.
Budgeting and resource scheduling.
Leadership and team communication skills.

Expected Outcomes

Understand fundamental project management principles in the development context.
Apply tools and techniques for planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Identify stakeholders and manage their engagement effectively.
Develop comprehensive risk and quality management plans.
Lead development teams toward achieving impactful outcomes.

Training Topics Index

Key concepts and principles of project management.
The project life cycle in the development sector.
Defining roles and responsibilities within project teams.
Project selection and prioritisation in line with development goals.
Unique challenges in non-profit project environments.

Defining project objectives and expected outcomes.
Stakeholder analysis and engagement during implementation.
Building the project management plan (schedule, budget, resources).
Managing project scope and controlling changes.
Using monitoring tools and reporting systems.

Designing monitoring and evaluation systems.
Defining key performance indicators (KPIs).
Mid-term and final evaluation techniques.
Risk management and response planning.
Project closure mechanisms and lessons learned documentation.

Leadership qualities essential in development projects.
Managing multicultural and cross-functional teams.
Conflict resolution and motivation strategies.
Empowering staff and institutional capacity building.
Effective communication with donors and partners.

Applying Agile methodologies in development initiatives.
Partnerships and institutional alliances in the development context.
Integrating gender equality and sustainability in planning.
Ensuring social impact through strategic implementation.
Ethical compliance in development project management.

Course Features

Modern and practical content
Real-world examples and leadership exercises
Pre- and post-course assessments to measure impact
Accredited certificate with QR code verification

Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro)