Development Project Management for Professionals (PMD Pro)

Introduction:

This course is designed to equip development professionals with the skills necessary for effective project management. Covering the entire project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure—the PMD Pro course provides a comprehensive understanding of managing projects in the development sector. The course emphasizes the importance of teamwork and provides practical techniques for budgeting and reporting, using interactive exercises and real-life examples to enhance learning. Participants will gain essential skills for managing projects in NGOs and other development-oriented institutions.

Objectives:

By the end of this Development Project Management for Professionals (PMD Pro) course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply best practices in development project management.
• Lead stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Grasp core project management principles and their application to the development sector.
• Identify and address unique challenges in managing development projects.
• Utilize effective techniques for project initiation, planning, execution, and closure.
• Manage stakeholders and conduct risk assessment and mitigation.
• Navigate project documentation and reporting requirements.
• Apply tools and techniques for scheduling, budgeting, and resource management.
• Prepare for the PMD Pro exam.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive Workshops
• Case Study Analysis
• Role-Playing Scenarios
• Simulation Exercises
• Group Discussions
• Expert Panel Sessions
• Hands-On Project Simulations
• Peer Learning and Feedback
• Real-Life Project Reviews

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Introduction to Project Management for Development

• Fundamentals of Project Management
• Development Sector Project Management
• Key Roles & Responsibilities
• Project Lifecycle Stages
• Project Selection Principles for Development Planning

Unit 2: Planning and Execution in Development Projects

• Project Initiation & Objective Identification
• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
• Creating Comprehensive Project Management Designs
• Scope Management Techniques
• Resource Estimation
• Development Budgeting

Unit 3: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Closure

• Monitoring and Control in Development Projects
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Reporting and Documentation Requirements
• Managing Communications and Stakeholders
• Knowledge Transfer and Project Closure

Unit 4: Leadership and Team Management in Development Projects

• Leadership Traits for Project Management
• Multicultural Approaches to Team Management
• Conflict Resolution and Stakeholder Negotiation
• Capacity Building and Sustainable Results

Unit 5: Advanced Topics in Project Management for Development

• Agile Methodologies in Development Projects
• Managing Partnerships and Collaborations
• Gender Mainstreaming and Inclusion
• Integration with Other Development Issues
• Ethics in Development Project Management
• Evaluation and Monitoring for Lasting Impact