Our Approach |
Our approach aims at the
participation of the trainees themselves in the learning process
as well as their ownership of the learning process. In our
training sessions participants acquire know-how by doing and
by sharing ideas, experience and knowledge with other trainees
and not simply by listening to how things ought to be done.
These sessions are varied
in nature and take the form of: brainstorming sessions, practical
exercises, guided discussions, assignments, and simulations.
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Project
Management Training and Workshops: |
We
have training courses and workshops designed to develop the
skills, knowledge and practice needed to build the competence
required to manage projects successfully. Training programs are
customized for project teams or large groups.
We provide a variety of project management learning solutions
to organizations and individuals. Our team understands that development
project managers around the world work within a variety of environments,
with a broad range of educational needs and diverse financial
resources. More importantly, we also understand that all development
project managers need and deserve access to high-quality project
management education, regardless of financial or time constraints.
Working with your organization as a team, we teach you the tools
and methods needed to attain successful project completion. Our
intensive planning and implementation sessions are customized
to your organization so you see first hand how tools and methods
are applied on your projects.
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download a copy of our training services |
On Site Course
- Fundamentals of
Project Management.
PM4DEV is offering an in-house course on the fundamentals of
project management to all development organizations based in
the US at a highly discounted rate. The course makes an introduction
to the principal processes and tools of project management,
from the Project processes to the Project cycle. Participants
will obtain a critical foundation and understanding on the
modern concepts of Project Management and will prepare them
to move to more complex subjects.
At the end of this class, participants will be able to:
• Understand the phases of the project cycle.
• Understand the PM processes across all phases of a project
• Understand the value of utilizing appropriate project management
processes
• Apply the project management processes to the execution
of an active project.
The cost of this course is $2,000 for up to 10 participants. Participants
will receive a copy of the book “Fundamentals of Project
Management” and a CD containing a copy of the presentation
used in the course plus material to help them review the lessons.
For organizations based outside the US please send an email to info@pm4dev to receive a quote. |
Training and Workshop Arrangements
To serve the needs of our global development community; PM4DEV
has developed a suite of project management courses that focus
on project management knowledge, performance and personal competencies.
We have structured our courses and programs to be delivered
in an economical, convenient ‘on-demand' learning structure with
well-prepared, quality materials and extensive student support.
All courses are offered on site to allow a better integration
of your needs and reduce your costs.
- Fundamentals
of Project Management
A two day session that delvers the Fundamentals concepts and
knowledge on Project management for development organizations.
The course makes an introduction to the principal processes and
tools of project management , from the Project processes to the
Project cycle. Participants will obtain a critical foundation
and understanding on the modern concepts of Project Management
and will prepare them to move to more complex subjects . Click here for
information on the content of this course…
- Project
Management Cycle
A two day session
that uses a customized project management methodology developed
for your organization as part of our consulting services. Includes
all the processes and tools of project management cycle including
your own projects case studies, participants are trained on
the customized methodology and use the new forms and tools
during the case studies. Click here for
information on the content of this course…
- Mastering Project Management
A three day
session, designed to provide the basic understanding of project
management. This course uses our own project management methodology,
processes and documentation that participants can take and
use immediately in their projects. It uses your own projects
as case studies to help participants understand and apply our
methods. Cickhere for
information on the content of this course…
- Advanced Project Management
An
in-depth two day session that goes in more detail and explores
the project management processes and tools to help organizations
deliver the projects and meet stakeholder expectations.
Includes the project management maturity model and project
portfolio and program management, and the steps needed to build
a project management culture in your organization. Click here for
information on the content of this course…
- Project
Management Workshops
Designed
to facilitate the analysis, discovery and adoption of solutions
to your own specific project management problems. Our workshops
are two to three day long sessions were our top consultant
facilitates the delivery of ideas and solutions that your
own team develop. This approach has been successful in
the adoption of the changes that your team needs to incorporate
in their own practices. Click here for
information on the content of this workshop.
- Project
Management Coaching
We provide a coaching service to managers on a
one-on-one basis. Individual requirements vary greatly,
depending on the scope of the job to be done and the skills
and experience of the manager being coached. The commitment
may be for just a few hours per month, or for several days
per month in total. The service can include face-to-face
discussions, telephone conversations and e-mail exchanges.
Click here for
information on our coaching arrangements.
Client On-Site Delivery
All of our courses are available for on-site delivery at your
organization. On-site delivery allows your staff to maximize
their training time by eliminating travel to an outside facility.
Additionally, attending a course exclusively for your employees
allows for targeted discussions where students can apply course
content to your organization. Some courses may require students
to have individual computers with Internet access. Click here for
information on our on-site arrangements. Please contact
us for more information and to schedule your course.
International Seminar Tours
On occasion, PM4DEV will host a particular course at venues
at different countries. Please see our website to see the dates
and locations of our seminars.
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A Blended Approach to Learning
We do not believe that all project staff requires the same skill
set training or that a generic training program is the solution.
That is why we have created a diverse, customizable curriculum
that enables development organizations to choose only the competencies
applicable to their environment.
We give organizations the ability to “target the learning” for
faster, more effective results. We can reflect your organization's
current skills, processes and methodologies so participants walk
away with training they can truly apply back on-the-job. Your
staff gains only the knowledge they need - how they need it.
Many of our courses feature action
learning; a well-tried method
of accelerating learning where the experience is structured around
actual work situations that participants must complete and apply
in their jobs. Our facilitator presents the techniques and skills
needed, the participants discuss the alternatives and come up
with a solution they will monitor and measure to track progress
and success throughout the project. The facilitator teaches them
the skills "just-in-time," and in the context of the
actual tasks they need to accomplish.
The best way to gain knowledge is to learn from the experts.
Our instructors are experts in their field and know the realities
of today's development environment. Participants leave the classroom
learning approaches they could only have acquired through years
of experience.
And the learning doesn't stop there. After completing a course
with PM4DEV we offer online mentoring. Participants have the
opportunity to contact us with real world issues they are having
trouble resolving, and one of our experienced instructors will
help guide them through the resolution at no additional charge.
Contact us for additional information on PM4DEV's customized
learning solutions including courses on project management information systems,
project leadership, managiing high performing teams,
and more.
Each PM4DEV curriculum includes a high level of support:
- An online Student Center that provides additional
resources.
- A quarterly professional newsletter filled with
practical tools and ideas.
- A Q&A section in our intranet site that
will give you guidance and many tips to help manage your
current projects.
Each PM4DEV course kit is delivered in a carry-all bag containing
a binder with a note pad, additional study material, articles, and a CD containing the material for the course, ebooks and practice exams.
Each participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and access to our intranet site were they can obtain additional reources and participate in online discussions with our experts to ask questions and obtain further guidance to help them implement the skills learned in the course. |
PM4DEV can provide flexible training and workshops
tailored to the unique needs of your organization. Our training
services will enable you to quickly take advantage of the many
benefits of our project management expertise.
Send us an e-mail to (training@pm4dev.com)
for information on training and workshop services. Or schedule
an interview with one of our customer representatives. |
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Challenges |
Development projects face
constant demands to do more with less, and donors and beneficiaries
are demanding more accountability and professionalism in the
delivery of development services.
A leading root cause for many of the problems
facing development organizations is the lack of a project management
methodology used in a consistent, predictable, and reliable manner.
The lack of project management methodologies
results in the duplication of efforts, which affect the bottom
line of the organization's development goals by producing outcomes
at higher costs, increased risks, and within an environment of
distrust from donors and stakeholders.
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