Stakeholder Management and Engagement

Self-Study Certificate Course

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Stakeholder Management and Engagement

Effective stakeholder management is vital to the success of relief, humanitarian, and development projects. By cultivating strong relationships and understanding diverse stakeholder needs, you can drive initiatives that are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with the aspirations of the communities they aim to serve.

These skills help project teams to:

  • Foster collaboration and trust among stakeholders to enhance project effectiveness.
  • Align project objectives with community priorities, ensuring relevance and sustainability.
  • Navigate complex power dynamics to manage expectations and secure stakeholder buy-in.
  • Strengthen project planning, monitoring, and evaluation through inclusive stakeholder input.

Gain the expertise to:

  • Identify and Analyze Stakeholders: Master tools and techniques to map and assess stakeholder power, interests, and influence, ensuring comprehensive engagement.
  • Communicate and Collaborate Effectively: Build trust and mutual understanding with stakeholders through clear, inclusive, and culturally sensitive communication.
  • Develop Strategic Engagement Plans: Create tailored stakeholder management strategies that address key priorities and foster collaboration at every stage of the project.
  • Incorporate Stakeholder Insights: Integrate stakeholder perspectives into project planning, monitoring, and evaluation to enhance inclusivity and long-term impact.

Who Should Attend?

This training is for professionals in relief, humanitarian, and development contexts who are responsible for engaging with diverse stakeholders. It’s ideal for:

  • Project managers and officers coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  • Field staff interacting directly with communities to identify and meet their needs.
  • Program development teams aiming to embed stakeholder engagement into project design and 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 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT
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  STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
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  STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION INTO PLANNING AND M&E
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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.

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