Humanitarian and Development Project Management

Self-Study Certificate Course

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Humanitarian and Development Project Management

Project management provides the structure and focus needed to plan and steer projects towards results. In complex humanitarian and development contexts—characterized by resource constraints, dynamic environments, and evolving community needs—strong project management ensures that interventions are well-planned, adaptable, and deliver sustainable, positive change.

Effective project management supports:

  • Enhanced Accountability and Measurable Results: Strong project management practices establish clear objectives, track progress, and demonstrate tangible outcomes to donors, stakeholders, and affected communities.
  • Improved Coordination and Collaboration: It helps align diverse stakeholders, including donors, implementing partners, and community members, fostering cooperation and ensuring everyone works toward shared goals.
  • Efficient Resource Utilization: Project management ensures that limited resources—time, money, and personnel—are allocated effectively, maximizing impact and minimizing waste, even in the most challenging environments.

Gain the expertise to:

  • Design and implement impactful projects that align with community needs and donor priorities using tools like logframes, Gantt charts, and risk assessments.
  • Navigate complex environments by coordinating with diverse stakeholders, ensuring donor compliance, and adapting to challenges in conflict zones or disaster-affected areas.
  • Maximize efficient resource use while monitoring, evaluating, and achieving measurable project results.
  • Foster collaboration and accountability through effective engagement with communities and stakeholders.
  • Enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills for proactive and flexible project management.

Who Should Attend?

This training is tailored for professionals involved in managing projects in humanitarian and development contexts, particularly those navigating complex environments with limited resources. It’s ideal for:

  • Project managers and officers seeking to design and implement impactful, results-oriented projects.
  • Team leaders and coordinators responsible for ensuring efficient resource utilization and stakeholder alignment.
  • Monitoring and evaluation professionals looking to integrate accountability and measurable results into projects.
  • Professionals working in conflict zones or disaster-affected areas who need adaptable project management strategies.
  • Anyone aiming to enhance decision-making, collaboration, and problem-solving skills for effective project delivery.

Course Process

This course offers a self-paced, practical learning experience, combining study materials, reflections, exercises, and end-of-module assessments to ensure effective results. Designed with real-world application in mind, the course encourages you to pause, reflect, and actively develop skills you can confidently apply to your own projects as you learn. Here's what you can expect:

  • Flexible self-study: Access practical downloadable video presentations, transcripts, handouts, exercises, and tasks, allowing you to learn and apply skills at your own pace.
  • Knowledge checks: Assessments at the end of each module test your understanding, reinforce learning, and help you reflect on key concepts.
  • Certification of professional achievement: Upon successful completion, earn a certificate that recognizes your skills, dedication to learning, and commitment to professional excellence.

See the full curriculum below.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether this course is suitable for you or your team, feel free to email or chat with us.

COURSE CURRICULUM


  INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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  CONTEXT-SPECIFIC CHALLENGES IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT WORK
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  KEY TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
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Instructor Profile


Neil Kendrick
Neil Kendrick

With over 25 years of expertise, Neil Kendrick, founder of ELD Training, specializes in Professional Writing, Reporting Skills, Proposal Writing, Results-Based Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation. Based in the UK, Neil has trained and coached humanitarian and development professionals from hundreds of organizations across more than 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.


How to Enroll

You can sign up immediately using secure credit card payment below. For individuals or organizations unable to pay by credit card or looking to enroll multiple participants, please contact us to discuss alternative payment options, including bank transfers or group enrollment packages.

Tiered Pricing

We understand that organizations in the humanitarian and development sector have varying financial capabilities. To ensure accessibility, we offer a two-tiered pricing system based on your budget. Simply choose the pricing tier that best suits your organization's needs. Both pricing tiers provide the same high-quality self-study experience—lifetime access to video sessions, downloadable resources, end-of-module assessments, and a certificate of completion—ensuring you receive full value regardless of the option you select.

Prefer a More Guided Approach?

If you prefer live interaction and personalized feedback, this course may also be available as a Coached Online Learning Program. View all scheduled programs here.

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