Course Information

Introduction

Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro) provides a structured approach to planning, implementing, monitoring, and closing development projects. It equips NGO professionals with practical project management tools that improve programme quality, strengthen donor compliance, and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve sustainable development outcomes.

This five-day course develops practical PMD Pro skills through real development project scenarios and hands-on exercises. Participants will learn how to initiate projects, engage stakeholders, develop work plans, manage risks and resources, monitor performance, and deliver successful projects that meet organisational and donor expectations.

Objectives

1. Apply PMD Pro principles and tools to plan, implement, monitor, and close development projects effectively.
2. Develop project charters, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and risk registers aligned with programme objectives.
3. Engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle and manage communication to support successful implementation.
4. Monitor project performance using practical indicators, reporting tools, and adaptive management techniques.
5. Conduct project reviews, capture lessons learned, and strengthen organisational project management capability.

Who Should Attend?

1. Project Managers and Coordinators working in NGOs and international development organisations.
2. Programme Managers responsible for planning and delivering development projects.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL/MEL) Officers supporting project performance.
4. Grant and Donor Compliance Officers responsible for project reporting and implementation oversight.
5. Development Professionals seeking to strengthen project management skills using the PMD Pro framework.

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
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

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

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.